Breaking: Serene Fire reported in Butte County on May 17

Published May 18, 2026 #Serene fire

First discovered: 5:49 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Serene

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:49 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

Serene Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center