Breaking: Keefer Fire reported in Butte County on March 31

Published Mar 31, 2026 #Keefer fire

First discovered: 11:41 a.m. March 31

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Keefer

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:41 a.m. at in Butte County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center