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

Published Aug 9, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 12:31 a.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:31 a.m. in Lassen 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