Biscar

Biscar, Northern California District, BLM. CIMT (CA Team 3) mobilizing. Forty miles northeast of Susanville, CA. Brush and grass. Extreme fire behavior with wind-driven runs, uphill runs and short-range spotting. Structures and energy infrastructure threatened. Evacuations, area and road closures in effect.

July 21, 2026 at 12:02 AM

The Biscar Fire started on July 18, 2026 within Lassen County.  It grew quickly with warm temperatures and strong winds pushing it eastward across Highway 395.  It is currently estimated at around 40,000 acres with 5% containment and has crossed the state line into Nevada.  There was about 10,000 acres of growth today (July 20), primarily to the south and east.  

California Incident Management Team 3 will begin management of the fire on Tuesday Morning.

The threat of thunderstorms in the area increases through Thursday, bringing chances for scattered rain, strong winds, and lightning.

Evacuation Orders: Orders have been issued for the following areas – LAS-543, LAS-551-A, LAS-551-B, LAS-551-C, and LAS-553.  An evacuation order is issued when there is an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation Warnings: Warnings have been issued for the following areas- LAS-54, LAS-545, and LAS-555  An evacuation order means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Interactive Evacuation Map is available through https://protect.genasys.com/ 

For shelter information call (530) 254-4500: or visit the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LassenSheriff/ 

Highway Closures: Highway 395 has reopened to alternating one-way controlled traffic.     https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=395  Please use caution when traveling in the area as firefighters may be working near the roads.