Breaking: Liberty Fire reported in Butte County on May 26

Published May 27, 2025 #Liberty fire

First discovered: 3:46 p.m. May 26

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Liberty

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:46 p.m. in Butte County.

Liberty 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