Update: Canby Fire burns 17.3 acres in Modoc County since July 10

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Updated: 6:26 a.m. July 11

First discovered: 15 hours ago, 3:23 p.m. July 10

Initial location: Canby Road, 1/2 mile south of Highway 139, Modoc County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Canby Fire

Canby Fire initially started 3:23 p.m. July 10 on Canby Road, 1/2 mile south of Highway 139 in Modoc County, California.

It has burned 17.3 acres after being active for 15 hours. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 11, 2026 at 6:46 AM.