Breaking: River Fire reported in Butte County on July 28

Published Jul 28, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 1:28 p.m. July 28

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 p.m. in Butte County, California.

River 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