Incident Update Granite Fire

Date:
09/05/2025
Time:
7:35 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
19
Containment
65%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Due to more precise mapping, the fire is now 18.73 acres. Overnight, crews will take advantage of the lighting conditions to identify and mitigate any hot spots on the interior of the fire, while continuing to strengthen control lines. Thick and heavy fuels, along with steep terrain are making mop-up on the fire a challenge.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
2
Water Tenders
0
Hand Crews
0
Other
1
Total Personnel
7

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Sierra Pacific Industries