Breaking: Villa Fire reported in Butte County on Aug. 16

Published Aug 17, 2025 #Villa fire

First discovered: 4:13 p.m. Aug. 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Villa

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:13 p.m. in Butte County, California.

Villa 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