Breaking: Horton Fire reported in Plumas County on Aug. 24

Published Aug 25, 2025 #Horton fire

First discovered: 4:50 p.m. Aug. 24

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Horton

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:50 p.m. in Plumas County, California.

Horton Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center