Update: Lava Fire in Shasta County – July 11 status

Published Jul 11, 2026 #Lava fire

Updated: 1:25 a.m. July 11

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 10:34 p.m. July 10

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lava

Lava Fire initially started 10:34 p.m. July 10 in Shasta County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center