Update: Jack Fire burns seven acres in Butte County

Published Jun 13, 2026 #Highjack fire

Updated: 9:08 p.m. June 12

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 7:04 p.m. June 12

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jack

Jack Fire initially started today at 7:04 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned seven acres of private land, an increase of seven acres since the last update. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center