Update: Biscar Fire burns 200 acres in Lassen County since July 17

Published Jul 19, 2026 #Biscar fire

Updated: 3:57 p.m. July 18

First discovered: 25 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon, northeast of Susanville, Lassen County, Calif.

Fire unit: Bureau of Land Management – Northern California

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Biscar Fire

Biscar Fire initially started 2:06 p.m. July 17 at Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon, northeast of Susanville in Lassen County, California.

It has burned 200 acres after being active for 25 hours, an increase of three acres since the last update. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire