Breaking: Patch Fire reported in Lassen County on July 17

Published Jul 18, 2026 #Patch fire

First discovered: 6 hours ago, 8:06 a.m. July 17

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Patch

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:06 a.m. at in Lassen County, California.

Patch Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management for six hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center