Breaking: Orchards Fire reported in Modoc County on May 23

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First discovered: 4:49 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Orchards

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:49 p.m. in in Modoc County, California.

Orchards Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM.