Breaking: Paradise Fire reported in Butte County on Oct. 18

Published Oct 18, 2025 #Paradise fire

First discovered: 11:16 a.m. Oct. 18

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Paradise

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:16 a.m. in Butte County, California.

Paradise Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center