Breaking: Richards Fire reported in Shasta County on Oct. 5

Published Oct 6, 2025 #Richards fire

First discovered: 3:49 p.m. Oct. 5

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Richards

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:49 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

Richards Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center