Breaking: New wildfire reported in Modoc County on Aug. 5

First discovered: 11:29 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Modoc Co Rd 56 Alturas_rural_fpd

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:29 a.m. in Modoc County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center