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Read more Update: Loomis Fire in Lassen County close to full containment
First discovered: 2 hours ago, 7 p.m. Aug. 2
Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Generator
A new wildfire was reported today at 7 p.m. in in Calaveras County, California.
Generator Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published August 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM.