Breaking: Simmons Fire reported in Butte County on July 16

Published Jul 17, 2025 #Simmons fire

First discovered: 10:03 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Simmons

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:03 p.m. in Butte County, California.

Simmons 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