LUCAS Fire in California Grows to 300 Acres, No Containment Reported
The LUCAS Fire in California has grown to 300 acres with no containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 9:18 p.m. ET
LUCAS Fire in California: Crews Report No Containment
Crews have reported no containment on the LUCAS Fire in California, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Containment means a line has been held around the fire's perimeter; it does not mean the fire is out.
The fire has burned 300 acres, the National Interagency Fire Center records. It is classified as a Type 3 Incident, with extreme fire behaviour recorded.
The fire was discovered on September 10, 2026, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The cause has not been determined.
Sep 10, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ETFirst report
LUCAS Fire in California Grows to 300 Acres, No Containment
The LUCAS Fire in California has burned 300 acres and is exhibiting extreme fire behavior, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire was discovered on September 10, 2026, at approximately 21:21 UTC. It is classified as a Type 3 Incident.
Crews report no containment, and the containment percentage is 0, per the National Interagency Fire Center. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
No further details are available at this time.
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