Breaking: Nord Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 15

Published Aug 16, 2025 #Nord fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:43 p.m. Aug. 15

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Nord

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:43 p.m. in Butte County, California.

Nord Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center