New prescribed fire started in Modoc County on Nov. 17

Published Nov 18, 2025 #Rush 2 machine rx fire

Started: 24 hours ago, 11:44 a.m. Nov. 17

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Rush 2 Machine

A new prescribed burn, called Rush 2 Machine, was initiated 11:44 a.m. Nov. 17 in Modoc County, California.

After being active for 24 hours, the prescribed fire has burned 80 acres of 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