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Biscar Fire Update

Thursday, July 23

Start Date: July 18, 2026 Size: 69,344 acres Cause: Under Investigation Location: Lassen County, CA / Washoe County, NV Percent Contained: 42 % California Team 3: Oscar Vargas, IC Fire Resources: 509 personnel. Fire Activity: Fire Activity: Firefighters have established good containment lines along the western flank, from Vincent Springs to... Read More.

Biscar Fire Update

Wednesday, July 22

The Biscar Fire began on July 18, 2026, in Lassen County. Warm temperatures and strong winds pushed the fire east across Highway 395. The fire now covers 69,320 acres and crews have reached 5 percent containment. Large Air Tankers drop retardant to slow the fire’s... Read More.

Updated- Fast-Moving Biscar Fire Tops 58878 Acres, Crosses Nevada Border

Tuesday, July 21

Firefighters in northeastern California are battling the rapidly expanding Biscar Fire, The Biscar Fire started on July 18, 2026 within Lassen County. It grew quickly with warm temperatures and strong winds pushing it eastward across Highway 395. The fire has been mapped at 69206... Read More.

Biscar Fire Grows to 40000 Acres US 395 Reopening with Traffic Controls and Wildlife Caution

Monday, July 20

The Biscar fire is now 40000 acres and 5% contained. CHP has announced that US-395 will reopen at 7:30 pm on July 20. Traffic control and pilot vehicles will guide drivers between Mile Post Marker 91 and 99.5. Expect displaced livestock and wildlife along this... Read More.

Biscar Fire

Monday, July 20

Biscar Fire: Key Details & Updates Size & Containment: The fire has burned 29,752 acres and is 5% contained. Location: Sparked northeast of Susanville near Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon (near Karlo / Highway 395). Agency Jurisdiction: Bureau of Land Management – Northern California... Read More.

Biscar Fire Update Evacuation Orders Expanded and Highway 395 Closure Continues

Sunday, July 19

7/19/26 2:50 pm Biscar Fire Update: Evacuations have been increased and added as follows: Evacuation Order - Level 3 - Go LAS-543, LAS-551-A, LAS-551-B, LAS-551-C, LAS-553 Evacuation Warning - Level 2 - Set LAS-541, LAS-545, LAS-555 For shelter information you can call (530)254-4500. 7/19/26 1:10 Biscar fire update: Evacuation warnings and orders... Read More.

3-6 Fire Grows to 184 Acres; Evacuation Warning Remains in Effect

Friday, July 17

Firefighters continue to make progress on the 3-6 Fire burning in the Dixie Valley area near Snag Hill Lookout, despite the fire growing to 184 acres, according to CAL FIRE. The vegetation fire was first reported late Thursday night at approximately five acres. Aircraft and... Read More.

Susanville FFA Members Earn Top Honors on Opening Day of Lassen County Fair Livestock Shows

Thursday, July 16

Susanville FFA members turned in an impressive showing during the opening day of livestock competitions at the Lassen County Fair, earning multiple champion titles across the sheep, goat and poultry divisions. In the sheep show, Samantha Medvin claimed Supreme Champion Market Lamb and FFA Champion... Read More.

Firefighters Respond to New Vegetation Fire Near Eagle Lake

Tuesday, July 14

Fire crews are responding to a new vegetation fire reported Tuesday north of the Lake Forest community near Eagle Lake Road in Lassen County. CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc personnel were dispatched to the incident, with engine crews and aircraft arriving on scene and working to contain... Read More.

Elephant Fire Grows to More Than 12,000 Acres; Fire Threatens Infrastructure North of Loyalton

Monday, July 13

The Elephant Fire, burning in Sierra County east of Loyalton, has grown to 12,303 acres as firefighters continue working to contain the fast-moving wildfire. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), fire activity continues to push north, where flames have the potential to... Read More.

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Biscar Fire Update

Biscar Fire Update

Updated- Fast-Moving Biscar Fire Tops 58878 Acres, Crosses Nevada Border

Biscar Fire Grows to 40000 Acres US 395 Reopening with Traffic Controls and Wildlife Caution

Biscar Fire

Biscar Fire Update Evacuation Orders Expanded and Highway 395 Closure Continues

3-6 Fire Grows to 184 Acres; Evacuation Warning Remains in Effect

Susanville FFA Members Earn Top Honors on Opening Day of Lassen County Fair Livestock Shows

Firefighters Respond to New Vegetation Fire Near Eagle Lake

Elephant Fire Grows to More Than 12,000 Acres; Fire Threatens Infrastructure North of Loyalton

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