Update: Wagon Fire in Butte County - May 15 status

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Updated: 3:33 p.m. May 15

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:35 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wagon

Wagon Fire initially started today at 2:35 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM.