Update: Rancher Fire in Trinity County – Aug. 31 status

Published Sep 1, 2025 #Rancher fire

Updated: 5:43 p.m. Aug. 31

First discovered: 28 hours ago, 1:18 p.m. Aug. 30

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rancher

Rancher Fire initially started 1:18 p.m. Aug. 30 in Trinity County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 28 hours. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center