Updated: 4:59 p.m. April 7

First discovered: 3:01 p.m. April 7

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Cedar

Cedar Fire initially started today at 3:01 p.m. at in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of this fire is attributed to human activity, although the exact action that sparked it remains unknown. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

According to NIFC statistics for 2024, human-caused fires in California totaled 8,011, scorching 990,939 acres of wildland.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.

• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center