Update: Baker Fire in Modoc County - June 19 status

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Updated: 3:58 p.m. June 19

First discovered: 2:41 p.m. June 19

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Baker

Baker Fire initially started today at 2:41 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is believed to have occurred naturally. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

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 June 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM.