Breaking: Rainbow Fire reported in Shasta County on July 2

Published Jul 2, 2026 #Exit 54 nb 15 rainbow fire

First discovered: 1:19 a.m. July 2

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rainbow

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

Rainbow Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center