Updated: 3:01 p.m. Oct. 4

First discovered: 1:28 p.m. Oct. 4

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Jackknife

Jackknife Fire initially started today at 1:28 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of this wildfire is attributed to human activity, although the precise event that triggered it has yet to be identified. There is currently no information 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