Breaking: Melody Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 26

Published Aug 27, 2025 #Melody fire

First discovered: 8:15 p.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Melody

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:15 p.m. in Butte County, California.

Melody Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center