Breaking: Helens Fire reported in Butte County on May 11

Published May 11, 2025 #Helens fire

First discovered: 2:11 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Helens

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:11 p.m. in Butte County.

Helens Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center