Breaking: Lava Fire reported in Shasta County on July 10

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First discovered: 10:34 p.m. July 10

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lava

A new wildfire was reported 10:34 p.m. July 10 at in Shasta County, California.

Lava Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. 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 July 11, 2026 at 12:31 AM.