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39.71903, -121.57833

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39° 43.142' N 121° 34.700' W

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39° 43' 8.53" N 121° 34' 41.99" W

Discovered: June 26, 2026
Protecting unit: CABTU
Landowner: Private
Incident ID (IRWIN): 2026-CABTU-012011

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About the PENTZ Fire

The PENTZ Fire has burned 20 acres in Butte County, California, after being reported on June 26, 2026. Figures come from the National Interagency Fire Center and update as crews report progress — this page refreshes automatically.

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As of the latest NIFC report, the PENTZ Fire has burned 20 acres in Butte County, CA. Size and containment change quickly — this page refreshes from the official feed.

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