The BLM says a few large lightning-sparked wildfires are burning in Northern California. Â
The R-4 Fire started early Wednesday morning 23 miles east-southeast of Madeline, California.Â
The 19,000-acre fire is burning near several ranches, threatening six houses, and 12 other structures. It's 10% contained.
The BLM says this wildfire is expected to be fully contained sometime on Friday, August 11th.
The fire has burned in priority habitat for greater sage-grouse. It is affecting BLM-permitted livestock grazing allotments.
Meanwhile, the 6,042-acre Mud Fire, also caused by lightning, is located along Highway 395 north of the Lassen County community of Litchfield. It's 60% contained.
No structures have been damaged or destroyed.Â
