New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Oct. 16

Published Oct 16, 2025 #Bk staristep rx fire

Started: 10:23 a.m. Oct. 16

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Bk Staristep

A new prescribed burn, named Bk Staristep, was initiated today at 10:23 a.m. in Plumas County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center