Breaking: Western Klamath Lightning Fire reported in Siskiyou County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 2, 2025 #Western klamath lightning fire

First discovered: 2:08 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Western Klamath Lightning

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:08 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.

Western Klamath Lightning Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center