"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed to contain it, with an estimated cost of $10,000,000 and 41 personnel."
The BISCAR wildfire is located in Lassen County, California, approximately 40 miles northeast of Susanville. The fire has burned 69,355 acres and is 100% contained. The cause of the fire is undetermined. The fire behavior has been minimal, smoldering, and uphill runs. The fire was first reported on July 18, 2026, and has been fully contained since August 6, 2026. The fire has required 41 personnel and an estimated cost of $10,000,000.
Official source description: 40 Miles NE from SUSANVILLE, CA
Minimal; Smoldering; Uphill Runs
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently fully contained and minimal in behavior.
IRWIN ID: {E3094E35-8B33-4A82-BE4B-D2E83652C29F}
Discovered: Jul 18, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $10,000,000
Coordinates: 40.6182, -120.3038
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The BISCAR Fire has burned 69,355 acres as of August 9, 2026.
Yes, the BISCAR Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The BISCAR Fire is burning in Lassen, CA.
No, the BISCAR Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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