Breaking: Lake Fire reported in Modoc County on June 19

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First discovered: 10:26 a.m. June 19

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lake

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:26 a.m. in in Modoc County, California.

Lake Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 11:11 AM.