Breaking: Mapes Fire reported in Modoc County on June 20

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First discovered: 3:07 p.m. June 20

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mapes

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:07 p.m. at in Modoc County, California.

Mapes Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. It is believed that the fire was naturally caused. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 3:39 PM.