Cal Fire reported the Dixie Fire at 865,703 acres last evening – growing around 18,000 acres yesterday – with containment at 55%, up from 52% 24 hours ago.

In Lassen County, several more areas were put under mandatory evacuation orders as the fire continues its primarily northeasterly spread.

Meanwhile, Tehama County joined Butte County in lifting all evacuation orders and warnings.

The destruction total is unchanged from yesterday: 688 single residences, 8 multiple residences, 139 commercial buildings and 8 mixed residential/commercial buildings.

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