Breaking: Day Fire reported in Lassen County on April 19

Published Apr 19, 2026 #Friday fire

First discovered: 3:24 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Day

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:24 p.m. in in Lassen County, California.

Day Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center