Incident Update 6-3 Fire

Date:
08/26/2025
Time:
3:11 PM

Incident Facts

Name
6-3 Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Wilbur Road and Nelson Ave, West Oroville
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Butte
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
11
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters responded to a lightning-caused vegetation fire at approximately 11:35 a.m. on August 26. Due to precipitation in the area, fire activity was minimal upon arrival.

A CAL FIRE bulldozer completed control lines around the perimeter, while engine crews conducted mop-up operations using hand tools and back-pumps.

At this time, one fire engine remains at scene to monitor and cool any remaining hot spots.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
1
Dozers
1
Total Personnel
5