Breaking: Jones Fire reported in Modoc County on July 14

Published Jul 15, 2026 #Jones fire

First discovered: 4:30 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jones

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:30 p.m. in in Modoc County, California.

Jones Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is believed to have occurred naturally. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center