Breaking: Howard Fire reported in Modoc County on July 3

Published Jul 4, 2025 #Howard fire

First discovered: 5:51 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Howard

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:51 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center