New prescribed fire started in Modoc County on Oct. 17

Published Oct 17, 2025 #Calfire rx rainbow pond

Started: 12:03 p.m. Oct. 17

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Calfire Rainbow Pond

A new prescribed burn, called Calfire Rainbow Pond, was initiated today at 12:03 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire is unavailable.

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