Breaking: River Fire reported in Lassen County on Aug. 9

Published Aug 10, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 7:04 p.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:04 p.m. in Lassen County, California.

River Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center