BISCAR Fire (CA)

Active · 3,116 acres · started 2026-07-18 · updated 2026-07-19

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Spreading across 3,116 acres of federal land, the BISCAR Fire remains active in Lassen County, California. Since its ignition on July 18, 2026, the blaze has maintained a persistent footprint, with satellite monitoring via NASA FIRMS identifying 11 distinct heat detections over the last 48 hours, indicating the current reach of the fire front.

The Bureau of Land Management is overseeing the response to this incident as it continues to burn through the local landscape. Fire crews are managing the ongoing suppression efforts on the federal territory to mitigate further expansion.