First discovered: 4 days ago, 1:06 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Sisku Assist

A new wildfire was reported at 1:06 p.m. Aug. 8 in Siskiyou County, California.

Sisku Assist Fire has been burning on private land for four days. This wildfire is thought to be caused by human activity, although the exact event responsible for it remains unidentified. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Historic data

Human activity led to 8,011 fires in California in 2024, according to NIFC data, resulting in 990,939 acres of wildland burned.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.

• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center