Update: Buckeye Fire burns 7.7 acres in Lake County since July 16

Published Jul 18, 2026 #Buckeye fire

Updated: 9:03 p.m. July 17

First discovered: 26 hours ago, 6:46 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Buckeye

Buckeye Fire initially started 6:46 p.m. July 16 in Lake County, California.

Since its discovery 26 hours ago, it has burned 7.7 acres of private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center