July 18, 10:40 p.m. UPDATE:
The Biscar Fire in northern California has burned an estimated 3, 116 acres and is currently zero percent contained.
According to Cal-Fire, the fire is burning northeast of Susanville and has crossed U.S. Highway 395.
U.S. 395 remains closed from Smoke Creek Road to Termo Grasshopper Road. A detour is available via SR-139.
Cal-Fire says firefighters remain engaged on the ground and in the air, working to slow the fire’s spread, protect threatened communities, and strengthen containment lines.
Residents in and around the affected area are urged to stay informed and be prepared to act quickly.
The most current evacuation information can be found here.
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Fire crews are fighting a brush fire burning northwest of Highway 395 & Shinn Ranch Road in Lassen County, northeast of Susanville.
According to Cal-Fire, the Biscar Fire has burned about more than 3,000 acres since starting Friday and is 0 percent contained.
US-395 North is closed from Smoke Creek Road to Termo Grasshopper Road. A detour is available via SR-139.
Evacuation orders have been issued for zones LAS-551-B and LAS-553. Evacuations warnings have been issued for LAS-551-a and LAS-543.
See a live evacuation map here.
