Update: Matlock Fire burns 2.4 acres in Tehama County

Published May 12, 2025 #Matlock fire

Updated: 6:03 p.m. May 11

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 3:06 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Matlock

Matlock Fire initially started today at 3:06 p.m. in Tehama County.

After being active for two hours, it has burned 2.4 acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center