Breaking: Ishi Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2026 #Ishi fire

First discovered: 3 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ishi

A new wildfire was reported today at 3 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Ishi Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center