Antelope Fire, part of the Modoc Lighting Fires 2021 in the Modoc National Forest. June 23, 2021. (Image: Inciweb)

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ALTURAS, Calif. - As this string of lightning storms winds down, Modoc Wildland Firefighters continue to make success in containing wildfires. Chances for lightning have passed for now. But with the extreme heat predicted, undiscovered smoldering starts could grow in the coming days.

The Antelope Fire is 112 acres and 85-percent contained.
The Fairchild Fire is 21 acres and 50-percent contained.
The Border Fire was called contained June 23 at 2.5 acres.
The Crowder Fire was called contained June 23 at two acres.
The Willow Fire was called contained June 22 at 0.5 acres.
The Round Fire was called contained June 24 at 0.5 acres.
The Refuge, Plum, Dutch, Jacks, Rock and Maple fires were all contained at 0.1 acres.
Firefighters have so far been unable to locate the Mud and Barnes reports.

Information on other area fires is available at https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRELMU.

Wildland firefighters and dispatchers have plenty of work to do without having to worry about escaped campfires or roadside starts. Please maintain equipment, vehicles and trailers appropriately, avoid risky burning practices and adhere to fire-safety restrictions. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/x6V9u.

Additional updates will be provided if incidents in the Modoc National Forest protection area show substantial activity or pose public safety risks.

June 24, 2021 - One new fire yesterday and more lightning possible
June 23, 2021 - Lightning fires reaching containment, campfires restricted
June 22, 2021 - Fire restrictions enacted on Modoc National Forest

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