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
Date(s)	June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23) – July 4, 2018 (2018-07-04)
Location	Paynes Creek, California, United States
Coordinates	40.35068°N 121.77867°W / 40.35068; -121.77867
Statistics[1][2]
Burned area	3,716 acres (15 km2)
Impacts
Non-fatal injuries	1
Ignition
Cause	Unknown
Map
Location of fire in California.

Progression

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]