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Lucas Fire Evacuations Continue as California Wildfire Reaches 1,099 Acres
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place around the Lucas Fire near the Lake-Mendocino county line as firefighters battle a wildfire burning in difficult terrain. CAL FIRE reported the incident at 1,099 acres and 5% containment in its latest detailed update.
YuToday Staff
· 1 min read · September 11, 2026
Key takeaways
- CAL FIRE reported the Lucas Fire at 1,099 acres and 5% contained in its September 11 incident update.
- The wildfire began on September 10 near the Lake County and Mendocino County line in the Potter Valley area.
- Evacuation orders listed by CAL FIRE include Lake County zones MNF-E016, MNF-E018, MNF-E019, UPP-E023, UPP-E025, UPP-E026, UPP-E027 and UPP-E030.
Latest Lucas Fire Size and Containment
CAL FIRE reported the Lucas Fire at 1,099 acres and 5% contained in its September 11 incident update. The wildfire began on September 10 near the Lake County and Mendocino County line in the Potter Valley area. The cause remains under investigation.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
Evacuation orders listed by CAL FIRE include Lake County zones MNF-E016, MNF-E018, MNF-E019, UPP-E023, UPP-E025, UPP-E026, UPP-E027 and UPP-E030. Additional zones in Lake County and Mendocino County are under evacuation warnings. Residents should rely on local emergency authorities for the most current zone status because wildfire conditions can change quickly.
Firefighting Response
CAL FIRE reported about 1,000 personnel assigned to the incident and said firefighting aircraft were conducting suppression missions as conditions allowed. The fire is burning in an area where access has been difficult, adding to the challenges facing crews.