Breaking: Damon Fire reported in Butte County on May 16

Published May 16, 2025 #Damon fire

First discovered: 12:52 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Damon

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:52 p.m. in Butte County.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center