Breaking: Grimont Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 3

Published Aug 4, 2026 #Grimont fire

First discovered: 4:40 p.m. Aug. 3

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Grimont

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:40 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Grimont Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center