Modoc NF Lightning Fires 2015 (Wildfire)

Significant lightning occurred across the Forest the evening of June 9, with 1,467 strikes recorded nearby.The accompanying rain helped keep fires in check. Seven small fires were reported with the largest now contained at 1.5 acres. More fires are expected to crop up as conditions heat up and dry out. Muddy conditions have hindered safe access to some areas of the Forest. Between 0.1-0.5 inches of precipitation was recorded by remote weather stations, along with wind gusts of up to 35 mph. In some areas, trees have been blown across roads. Forest users should be aware of possible hazardous conditions and limited travel.Surrounding forests experienced lightning and multiple starts as