Breaking: Beacon Fire reported in Shasta County on Aug. 4

Published Aug 4, 2025 #Beacon fire

First discovered: 11:20 a.m. Aug. 4

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Beacon

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:20 a.m. in Shasta County, California.

Beacon 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