Breaking: Boles Fire reported in Modoc County on July 14

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First discovered: 5:19 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Boles

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:19 p.m. in in Modoc County, California.

Boles Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM.