Update: Lava Fire in Modoc County – July 25 status

Published Jul 25, 2025 #Lava fire

Updated: 1:50 p.m. July 25

First discovered: 19 hours ago, 6:16 p.m. July 24

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lava

Lava Fire initially started 6:16 p.m. July 24 in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 19 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center