Breaking: Forestview Fire reported in Butte County on May 8

Published May 9, 2026 #Forestview fire

First discovered: 3:46 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Forestview

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:46 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Forestview Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center