Update: Biscar Fire burns 200 acres in Lassen County since July 17

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Updated: 3:57 p.m. July 18

First discovered: 25 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon, northeast of Susanville, Lassen County, Calif.

Fire unit: Bureau of Land Management - Northern California

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Biscar Fire

Biscar Fire initially started 2:06 p.m. July 17 at Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon, northeast of Susanville in Lassen County, California.

Since its discovery 25 hours ago, it has burned 200 acres, an increase of three acres since the last update. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM.