New prescribed fire reported in Colusa County on Jan. 12

Published Feb 25, 2026 #2026 grindstone piles rx fire

Started: More than a month ago, 12 p.m. Jan. 12

Initial location: Colusa County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: 2026 Grindstone Piles

A new prescribed burn, named 2026 Grindstone Piles, was initiated 12 p.m. Jan. 12 at in Colusa County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for more than a month.

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