Breaking: Elk Fire reported in Shasta County on June 5

Published Jun 5, 2025 #Elk fire

First discovered: 6:28 a.m. June 5

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:28 a.m. in Shasta County.

Elk Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center