Updated: 7:15 a.m. July 14

First discovered: 2 weeks ago, 5:01 p.m. June 30

Initial location: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, Calif.

Fire unit: Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 2025 Shastatrinity Lightning

The wildfire initially started 5:01 p.m. June 30 in Shasta County, California.

Investigators believe that lightning was the cause of the fire. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

According to NIFC figures for 2024, lightning-induced fires in California numbered 305, scorching 90,206 acres of wildland.

More reports from InciWeb:

Incident overview:

“Wildland Firefighters responded to multiple wildfires on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest with a coordinated effort of ground crews and aerial resources following widespread thunderstorms and lightning on the afternoon and evening of June 30, 2025. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest saw more than 3,100 lightning strikes across the Forest, between June 30 and July 2, resulting in several wildfires. The three largest wildfire incidents are the:Green Fire east of Shasta LakeHorse Fire west of Lakehead (now 100% contained)Helena Fire near the community of Helena (now 100% contained)We ask the public to please avoid areas where crews are working. Your cooperation helps firefighters contain these fires quickly and safely.”

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Source: InciWeb