New prescribed fire started in Siskiyou County on April 4

Published Apr 4, 2026 #Mcbride underburn rx fire

Started: 11:36 a.m. April 4

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Mcbride Underburn

A new prescribed burn, called Mcbride Underburn, was initiated today at 11:36 a.m. at in Siskiyou County, California.

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

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