Breaking: R-1 Fire reported in Lassen County on Aug. 23

Published Aug 23, 2025 #R-1 fire

First discovered: 3:12 p.m. Aug. 23

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: R-1

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:12 p.m. in Lassen County, California.

R-1 Fire has been burning on state land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center