Lucas Fire (California)
Started on Sep 10, 2026.
United States todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Lake County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across 200 acres of private land near Potter Valley in Lake County, California, the active Lucas Fire has triggered 22 satellite heat detections over the last 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the front since it started on September 10, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader wildfire activity shows 3,201,049 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a level that is 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in California for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 acres — about 1.6 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,201,049 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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