Update: Cherokee Fire burns three acres in Butte County

Published Nov 10, 2025 #Cherokee fire

Updated: 3:35 p.m. Nov. 9

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 11:37 a.m. Nov. 9

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cherokee

Cherokee Fire initially started today at 11:37 a.m. in Butte County, California.

It has burned three acres of private land after being active for three hours, an increase of two acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center