Breaking: Hutchens Fire reported in Butte County on May 17

Published May 17, 2025 #Hutchens fire

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 8:36 a.m. May 17

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hutchens

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:36 a.m. in Butte County.

Hutchens Fire has been burning on private land for three hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center