Update: Buffalo Fire burns 9.1 acres in Shasta County

Published Jun 24, 2026 #Buffalo fire

Updated: 5:01 p.m. June 23

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:57 p.m. June 23

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Buffalo

Buffalo Fire initially started today at 2:57 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 9.1 acres of private land, an increase of three acres since the last update. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center