Update: Scott Fire burns 19.4 acres in Lake County

Published Aug 30, 2025 #Scott fire

Updated: 10:02 p.m. Aug. 29

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 4:41 p.m. Aug. 29

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Scott

Scott Fire initially started today at 4:41 p.m. in Lake County, California.

It has burned 19.4 acres of private land after being active for five hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center