Update: Jay Fire burns 2.6 acres in Shasta County

Published Aug 26, 2025 #Jay fire

Updated: 7:49 p.m. Aug. 25

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 5:19 p.m. Aug. 25

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jay

Jay Fire initially started today at 5:19 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 2.6 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center