Breaking: Richardson Fire reported in Butte County on July 16

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First discovered: 4:32 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Richardson

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:32 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

Richardson Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM.