Breaking: Loftus Fire reported in Shasta County on May 22

Published May 23, 2025 #Loftus fire

First discovered: 4:39 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Loftus

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:39 p.m. in Shasta County.

Loftus Fire has burned one acre of private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center