Update: Spruce Fire burns 2.5 acres in Lake County

Published Jul 16, 2026 #Spruce fire

Updated: 5:03 p.m. July 15

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 12:53 p.m. July 15

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Spruce

Spruce Fire initially started today at 12:53 p.m. in Lake County, California.

Since its discovery four hours ago, it has burned 2.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center