fire had been largely contained on the north and east, and mandatory evacuations were lifted in Lassen County. However, it continued spreading rapidly to the south and west, largely due to the lightning strikes there the previous day. The fire grew to and was 10 percent contained. High winds continued throughout August 19, but crews had managed to slow the fire spread considerably. Evacuation advisories were lifted for Cold Springs and Bordertown. By the evening, evacuation advisories were also lifted for Chilcoot, Vinton and Loyalton, although evacuation orders remained in place for Balls Canyon Road, Long Valley Road, and Copperfield, and evacuation advisory for Sierra Brooks. On the morning of August 20, evacuation advisories were lifted for Sierra Brooks and Copperfield. As of 5:44 pm on August 20, the fire had burned and was 60 percent contained. Air quality continued to be extremely poor in Sierra Valley and Reno, with visibility highly impaired by smoke. On the morning of August 21, evacuation orders remained in place for Balls Canyon Road and Long Valley Road. The fire had burned and remained at 60 percent containment. At 6:30 am on August 22, the fire was at and was 75 percent contained. Wind activity decreased significantly over the weekend helping fire crews to expand containment. A total of six homes and 29 other structures were reported destroyed. All evacuation orders were lifted as of this time, though the Dog Valley area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest remained closed. On September 14, the fire became 100% contained. It burned and destroyed at least 35 structures. References 2020 California wildfires Wildfires in Lassen County, California Wildfires in Plumas County, California Wildfires in Sierra County, California