Breaking: PLACER Fire reported in Shasta County on May 25

Published May 25, 2025 #Placer fire

First discovered: 12:18 p.m. May 25

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: PLACER

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:18 p.m. in Shasta County.

PLACER 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