Breaking: Milsap Fire reported in Butte County on March 17

Published Mar 18, 2026 #Milsap fire

First discovered: 7:45 p.m. March 17

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Milsap

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:45 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

Milsap 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