Lane Fire

The Lane Fire was a wildfire in Paynes Creek, California in the United States. The fire started on June 23, 2018 and burned a total of 3,716 acres (15 km²), before it was contained on July 4. During its height, the fire threatened 200 structures.

Lane Fire
Location	Paynes Creek, California, United States
Coordinates	40.35068°N 121.77867°W
Statistics[1][2]
Date(s)	June 23, 2018 – July 4, 2018
Burned area	3,716 acres (15 km^2)
Cause	Unknown
Non-fatal injuries	1
Map
Location of fire in California.

Events

The Lane Fire was reported around 11:35 A.M. PDT on June 23, 2018, just off Highway 36 in Paynes Creek, California. By the next day, the fire had burned a total of 3,000 acres (12 km²).[1] Power was intentionally shut off by Pacific Gas & Electric. The evacuation center at Mineral Elementary School was moved to Red Bluff Community Center due to expanded evacuations, which in the evening totaled 200 individuals.[2]

All evacuation orders were lifted on July 1. On July 2, the fire had burned 3,716 acres (15 km²). Only July 4, the Lane Fire was fully contained, with no further increases in size.[1]

References

1. "Lane Fire". CalFire. State of California. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
2. Fanghella, Courtney Kreider, Vince. "Update on the fires threatening Tehama County homes". KRCR. Retrieved 24 June 2018.