Update: Whittemore Fire burns 20 acres in Modoc County

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Updated: 6:50 p.m. June 21

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 4:29 p.m. June 21

Initial location: Near Clear Lake National Refuge, Modoc County, Calif.

Fire unit: Modoc National Forest

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whittemore Fire

Whittemore Fire initially started today at 4:29 p.m. at Near Clear Lake National Refuge in Modoc County, California.

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Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 20 acres. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

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See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-SugarHill1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM.