Breaking: Bell Fire reported in Butte County on May 28

Published May 29, 2025 #Bell fire

First discovered: 5:43 p.m. May 28

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:43 p.m. in Butte County.

Bell 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