Update: Nelson Fire burns 10 acres in Lassen County

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Updated: 4:59 p.m. July 8

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:53 p.m. July 8

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Nelson Fire

Nelson Fire initially started today at 2:53 p.m. in in Lassen County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 10 acres. Currently, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

United Robots Sacramento

This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM.