Updated: 3:29 p.m. July 9

First discovered: 9 days ago, 10 a.m. June 30

Initial location: Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire unit: Klamath National Forest

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Klamath National Forest July 2025 Lightning

The wildfire initially started 10 a.m. June 30 in Siskiyou County, California.

Officials suspect the fire originated from lightning. 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:

“July 8, 2025 – Following several days of widespread thunderstorms across the Klamath National Forest, a total of 17 wildfires were confirmed as of the evening of July 5. The two largest fires—the Summit Fire and the Jacket Fire—have been combined and are now being managed as the Marble Complex. A Complex Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the Marble Complex on the evening of July 5. For current updates and details, visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknf-2025-marble-complexCrews continue to make steady progress on the No Name Fire, which is nearing containment. As lightning fires from last week wrap up, resources are being reassigned to assist with other active fires or positioned to respond to new starts. The remaining fires from the original 17 have been contained, controlled, or fully extinguished. On the evening of July 7, a forecasted thunderstorm moved across the forest, bringing additional lightning to the area. As a result, three new lightning-caused fires have been confirmed. Fire crews are actively responding to these new starts. Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Tuesday July 8 in the afternoon and evening. To aid in detection efforts, staffed fire lookouts remain on high alert, continuously scanning the landscape for smoke. The forest is also utilizing fixed-wing aircraft equipped with infrared sensors to identify any additional ignitions. Firefighting resources are strategically staged throughout the forest to ensure a rapid response. Crews, engines, aircraft, and overhead personnel have been mobilized from across California—and from as far as Texas, Idaho, and Puerto Rico—to support the Klamath National Forest during this period of elevated fire activity. Incident Phone Line: 530-643-0279 (Office Hours 8am-8pm).”

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Source: InciWeb