BISCAR Fire, California
Agency feeds show the BISCAR Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about 69,352 acres (28,066 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 97%
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Containment reported at 92%
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Containment reported at 89%
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Containment reported at 68%
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Containment reported at 42%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 10%
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Size reported at approximately 69,207 acres (28,007 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 40,000 acres (16,187 ha)
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Containment reported at 5%
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Size reported at approximately 12,338 acres (4,993 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 4,200 acres (1,700 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.6182, -120.3038
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the BISCAR Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about 69,352 acres (28,066 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
The fire was last updated 41 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 168 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BISCAR |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CANOD-004474 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | RAVENDALE, Lassen |
| Latitude | 40.61817 |
| Longitude | -120.30385 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 69,352 ac |
| Containment % | 97% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 142 |
| Estimated cost | $9,800,000 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 18, 2026, 11:06 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The BISCAR Fire is currently reported at approximately 69,352 acres (28,066 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The BISCAR Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 40.6182, -120.3038.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 97% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-18.
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 41 minutes ago).