Breaking: Paskenta Fire reported in Tehama County on April 23

Published Apr 23, 2026 #Paskenta fire

First discovered: 1:19 p.m. April 23

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Paskenta

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:19 p.m. in in Tehama County, California.

Paskenta Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center