New prescribed fire started in Siskiyou County on Jan. 2

Published Jan 6, 2026 #2026 ssrd rx piles fire

Started: 4 days ago, 6:29 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: 2026 Ssrd Piles

A new prescribed burn, called 2026 Ssrd Piles, was initiated 6:29 p.m. Jan. 2 in Siskiyou County, California.

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

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