Breaking: Kephart Fire reported in Modoc County on May 2

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First discovered: 6:34 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Kephart

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:34 p.m. in in Modoc County, California.

Kephart 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.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM.