Breaking: Richter Fire reported in Butte County on May 20

Published May 21, 2025 #Richter fire

First discovered: 8:54 p.m. May 20

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Richter

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:54 p.m. in Butte County.

Richter 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