Lucas Fire map & updates
The Lucas Fire is burning in Lake County, CA. Latest size 1,099 acres.
Lucas Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-12). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Lucas Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Clearlake, CA | 28 mi |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 57 mi |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 64 mi |
| Chico, CA | 71 mi |
| Petaluma, CA | 72 mi |
| Yuba City, CA | 75 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — September 10, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 12, 2026
- Record last updated — September 11, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Lucas Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Fire | 4,128 | 2026 | 0 mi |
| Hull Fire | 12,284 | 2020 | 21 mi |
| Ranch Fire | 410,203 | 2018 | 6 mi |
| River Fire | 48,920 | 2018 | 14 mi |
| Pawnee Fire | 15,185 | 2018 | 25 mi |
| Redwood Valley Incident Fire | 21,000 | 2017 | 13 mi |
| Mendocino Lake Complex | 38,730 | 2017 | 23 mi |
| Sulfur Fire | 2,500 | 2017 | 23 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Lucas Fire?
In Lake County, CA. The nearest city in our list is Clearlake, CA, about 28 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Lucas Fire?
1,099 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Lucas Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Lucas Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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