"The incident’s rapid containment after a brief period of growth, combined with the large number of personnel initially deployed, highlights effective firefighting coordination in a potentially hazardous area near Dobbins."
The CHUTE wildfire, located 3 miles southeast of Dobbins in Yuba County, California, was discovered on July 13, 2026. By August 6, it had burned 162 acres and was 95% contained, with 322 personnel on the scene and minimal fire behavior. Over the following weeks the fire remained largely unchanged, with containment increasing to 98% by September 4 and 99% by September 11, while personnel numbers dropped to 4. A sudden jump to 1,623 acres was reported on September 6, but containment stayed at 98%, suggesting a possible misreport or new ignition; however, the fire was fully contained at 100% by September 16 with only one personnel remaining on the scene. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed.
Official source description: 3 Miles SE from Dobbins, CA
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Western Nevada County. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is necessary.
IRWIN ID: {4C9D1FD7-7131-412A-9995-CA7789782346}
Discovered: Jul 13, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $23,000,000
Coordinates: 39.3515, -121.1507
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The CHUTE Fire has burned 162 acres as of September 16, 2026.
Yes, the CHUTE Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The CHUTE Fire is burning in Yuba, CA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the CHUTE Fire remains active.
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