Breaking: Benito Fire reported in Tehama County on April 18

Published Apr 19, 2025 #Benito fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 6:05 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Benito

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in Tehama County.

Benito Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. 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