New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Jan. 22

Published Jan 22, 2026 #Mh dixie irsc rx fire

Started: 10:13 a.m. Jan. 22

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Mh Dixie Irsc

A new prescribed burn, named Mh Dixie Irsc, was initiated today at 10:13 a.m. in Plumas County, California.

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

Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or 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