Breaking: Grand Ave Thermalito Fire reported in Butte County on March 23

Published Mar 23, 2026 #Grand ave thermalito fire

First discovered: 4:27 a.m. March 23

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Grand Ave Thermalito

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:27 a.m. in in Butte County, California.

Grand Ave Thermalito Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center