Breaking: Beldon Fire reported in Butte County on April 16

Published Apr 16, 2026 #Beldon fire

First discovered: 12:41 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Beldon

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:41 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

Beldon Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center