Breaking: Sage Fire reported in Modoc County on July 31

Published Jul 31, 2025 #Osage fire

First discovered: 12:45 p.m. July 31

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sage

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center