Breaking: Cat Fire reported in Modoc County on Aug. 24

Published Aug 25, 2025 #Muscat fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cat

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:30 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

Cat Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center