Incident Update Lucas Fire

Date:
09/15/2026
Time:
7:06 AM

Media Line : (707) 967-4207

Incident Facts

Name
Lucas Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-09-10
Incident Status
Active
Location
Near the Lake County and Mendocino County line, Potter Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Lake, Mendocino
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
4,128
Containment
35%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Forest Closures

Emergency closure for a portion of the Upper Lake Ranger District on Mendocino National Forest.

See the forest alert for more info.

Incident Photos and Videos

See incident photos and videos here.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Lake County

  • MNF-E018
  • UPP-E023-B

 

Evacuation Warnings

Lake County

  • MNF-E016
  • MNF-E019
  • UPP-E023-A
  • UPP-E025
  • UPP-E027
  • UPP-E030

Mendocino County

  • MEN-2POT08-B

Temporary Evacuation Point

The Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP), including livestock evacuations, at the Lake County Fairgrounds closed at 3 p.m Monday, Sept. 14.

Residents impacted by the Lucas Fire who need additional assistance or support after the TEP closes should call 2-1-1 for information about available resources.

 

Road Closures

Traffic Control Points remain in place at:
• Hunter Point & Elk Mountain Road
• Bear Canyon Road (Forest Road 16N08) & Elk Mountain Road

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
178
Water Tenders
58
Helicopters
10
Dozers
18
Hand Crews
5
Total Personnel
2071