Update: Tree Fire burns two acres in Modoc County

Published Sep 14, 2025 #Ballantree fire

Updated: 7:12 p.m. Sep. 13

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 3:42 p.m. Sep. 13

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Tree

Tree Fire initially started today at 3:42 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

After being active for three hours, it has burned two acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center