Update: Chestnut Fire burns two acres in Calaveras County

Published May 26, 2025 #Chestnut fire

Updated: 4:27 p.m. May 25

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:41 p.m. May 25

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chestnut

Chestnut Fire initially started today at 3:41 p.m. in Calaveras County.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned two acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center