Incident Update Granite Fire

Date:
09/03/2025
Time:
8:51 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Granite Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-09-02
Incident Status
Active
Location
Concow Road and Lynch Road, East of Stirling City
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Butte
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12
Containment
40%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews made good progress building containment line on the Granite Fire today. There was a small flare up this afternoon, but helicopters were called in to drop water on the flames.

The Granite Fire is burning in a remote location on timber land between Concow and Stirling City. It is not threatening any communities. The Butte County Sheriff's Office has lifted the lone evacuation warning in the fire area.

Follow Butte County Evacuation Map for current evacuation information. 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
2
Water Tenders
4
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
2
Other
1
Total Personnel
44