What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 27, 2026, the Elephant Fire burned near Highway 49 and Dotta Lane, northeast of Loyalton, along the Sierra and Plumas County line in Northern California.
The wildfire affected portions of Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra counties and burned within the footprint of the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar.
Nearby public lands, including portions of Tahoe National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, were temporarily closed to support firefighting operations (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Elephant Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Elephant Fire included:
- Highway 49 corridor
- Long Valley
- Loyalton
- Plumas County
- Sierra Brooks
- Sierra County
- Tahoe National Forest
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
What is the current containment status of the Elephant Fire?
As of July 27, 2026, the Elephant Fire burned approximately 13,930 acres and is 100% contained.
Firefighters successfully strengthened containment lines and secured the fire perimeter. Suppression efforts have been completed, and the fire has been fully contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and emergency alerts related to the Elephant Fire have been lifted.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 27, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
