Breaking: R-1 Fire reported in Lassen County on June 20

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First discovered: 12:08 p.m. June 20

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: R-1

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:08 p.m. at in Lassen County, California.

R-1 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM.