Update: Lassen Fire burns 79 acres in Fresno County since June 7

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Updated: 2:39 a.m. June 8

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 11:36 p.m. June 7

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Fresno-Kings Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lassen Fire

Lassen Fire initially started 11:36 p.m. June 7 in in Fresno County, California.

Since its discovery three hours ago, it has burned 79 acres, an increase of 19 acres since the last update. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM.