Breaking: Alta Fire reported in Lassen County on July 11

Published Jul 12, 2025 #Alta fire

First discovered: 8:50 p.m. July 11

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Alta

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:50 p.m. in Lassen County, California.

Alta Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center