Breaking: Richardson Fire reported in Butte County on July 16

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Richardson fire

First discovered: 4:32 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Richardson

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:32 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Richardson Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center