Update: Wildfire in Butte County in Butte County – Aug. 11 status

Published Aug 12, 2025 #Hwy 162 w/ wickman rd fire

Updated: 6:32 p.m. Aug. 11

First discovered: 3 days ago, 2:02 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 162 W/ Wickman Rd

The wildfire initially started 2:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in Butte County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for three days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center