SUSANVILLE, Calif., July 19 (Susanville Times) — The Biscar Fire had burned 12,338.4 acres in Lassen County and remained 0% contained, prompting evacuation orders and warnings northeast of Susanville, according to CAL FIRE.
The state agency said evacuation orders were in place for zones LAS-543, LAS-551-A, LAS-551-B, LAS-551-C and LAS-553. Evacuation warnings were issued for LAS-541, LAS-546 and LAS-555.
CAL FIRE said the fire was burning near Snowstorm Road and Vincent Canyon and had crossed U.S. Highway 395. The agency also said crews were working on the ground and in the air to slow the blaze and strengthen containment lines.
The incident began July 17, CAL FIRE said. The agency had not listed a cause in its incident update.
