New prescribed fire started in Modoc County on Feb. 9

Published Feb 10, 2026 #1/30 browns mt private rx fire

Started: 4 hours ago, 1:08 p.m. Feb. 9

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Private

A new prescribed burn, called Private, was initiated today at 1:08 p.m. at in Modoc County, California.

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

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are 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