Breaking: Cherokee Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 9

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Cherokee fire

First discovered: 12:12 a.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cherokee

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

Cherokee Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center