First published 9/18/2026, 8:04:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:04:15 PM

Wildfire LUCAS, Lake, California

NASA EONET reports the Lucas wildfire near Upper Lake, Lake County, California (coordinates 39.231856, -123.002756). Reported extent is about 4,128 acres (reported 10 miles north of Upper Lake).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Active wildfire threatens nearby communities, property, and ecosystems, can produce hazardous smoke affecting air quality and public health, and may disrupt travel and local services. Fire size and behavior could change rapidly, affecting resource needs and evacuations.

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Wildfire LUCAS, Lake, California

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