Update: Wells Fire burns 0.3 acres in Shasta County

Published Oct 6, 2025 #Alameda wells fire

Updated: 8:28 p.m. Oct. 5

First discovered: 6 hours ago, 1:53 p.m. Oct. 5

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wells

Wells Fire initially started today at 1:53 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

Since its discovery six hours ago, it has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center