Breaking: Canby Fire reported in Modoc County on Aug. 17

Published Aug 17, 2025 #Canby fire

First discovered: 9:55 a.m. Aug. 17

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Canby

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:55 a.m. in Modoc County, California.

Canby Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center