Breaking: Nelson Fire reported in Lassen County on July 8

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First discovered: 2:53 p.m. July 8

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Nelson

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:53 p.m. in in Lassen County, California.

Nelson Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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