3-1 PIT Fire, California
Agency feeds show the 3-1 PIT Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about 1,055 acres (427 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Size reported at approximately 1,055 acres (427 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.9488, -121.2685
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the 3-1 PIT Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about 1,055 acres (427 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 33 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 137 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 21 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 3-1 PIT |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALMU-004201 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | LITTLE VALLEY, Lassen |
| Latitude | 40.94884 |
| Longitude | -121.26851 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,055 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 1 |
| Estimated cost | $7,500,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 7, 2026, 1:35 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 3-1 PIT Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,055 acres (427 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 3-1 PIT Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 40.9488, -121.2685.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-07.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 33 minutes ago).