Breaking: Salmon Fire reported in Butte County on July 23

Published Jul 24, 2026 #Salmon fire

First discovered: 4:43 p.m. July 23

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Salmon

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:43 p.m. in in Butte County, California.

Salmon 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