Breaking: Newtown Fire reported in Shasta County on April 19

Published Apr 19, 2025 #Newtown fire

First discovered: 12:14 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Newtown

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:14 p.m. in Shasta County.

Newtown Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center