"The fire’s swift growth to 470 acres within 24 hours and the rapid deployment of 179 personnel underscore the significant resource commitment required for containment in remote areas."
The 4-1 LAUER wildfire, located in Modoc County, California, was first discovered on August 24, 2026, and is currently managed by the BLM. The fire rapidly expanded from 20 acres at discovery to 470 acres by August 25, before shrinking to 230 acres by August 26 as containment efforts progressed. Personnel peaked at 179 on August 25, with moderate fire behavior noted; containment reached 15% on August 26 and 90% by August 30, ultimately achieving 100% containment on September 10. The incident remains officially undetermined in cause, and the estimated cost is $300,000.
Official source description: 6 Miles SW from Davis Creek, CA
Minimal; Flanking; Backing
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Lakeview. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained with minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding region.
IRWIN ID: {DF5911C1-B4EA-469A-A704-A9DCBFEC33BC}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $300,000
Coordinates: 41.6892, -120.4657
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The 4-1 LAUER Fire has burned 230 acres as of September 10, 2026.
Yes, the 4-1 LAUER Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The 4-1 LAUER Fire is burning in Modoc, CA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the 4-1 LAUER Fire remains active.
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