Update: Hill Fire in Modoc County – June 30 status

Published Jun 30, 2026 #Avohill fire

Updated: 1:24 p.m. June 30

First discovered: 11:46 a.m. June 30

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Hill

Hill Fire initially started today at 11:46 a.m. in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is believed to have occurred naturally. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

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