Update: Fletcher Fire in Modoc County - July 3 status

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Updated: 12:23 p.m. July 3

First discovered: 11:21 a.m. July 3

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Fletcher

Fletcher Fire initially started today at 11:21 a.m. in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM.