New prescribed fire reported in Siskiyou County on Jan. 1

Published Apr 23, 2025 #Lake siskiyou assist rx fire

Started: four months ago, 10:19 a.m. Jan. 1

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Lake Siskiyou Assist

A new prescribed burn, called Lake Siskiyou Assist, was initiated 10:19 a.m. Jan. 1 in Siskiyou County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for four months.

At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting 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