Breaking: Ricks Fire reported in Calaveras County on Oct. 25

Published Oct 26, 2025 #Ricks fire

First discovered: 6:17 p.m. Oct. 25

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ricks

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:17 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

Ricks Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center