Update: Romero Fire burns 250 acres in Modoc County

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Updated: 6:05 p.m. June 28

First discovered: 4:36 p.m. June 28

Initial location: HWY 395 and Rd 189 West Valley, Modoc County, Calif.

Fire unit: Bureau of Land Management Northern California District

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Romero Fire

Romero Fire initially started today at 4:36 p.m. at HWY 395 and Rd 189 West Valley in Modoc County, California, an increase of 240 acres since the last update. At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-DevilsGarden2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM.