Breaking: Water Fire reported in Shasta County on May 22

Published May 22, 2025 #Bitterwater fire

First discovered: 12:07 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Water

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:07 p.m. in Shasta County.

Water Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center