New prescribed fire started in Modoc County on Oct. 6

Published Oct 6, 2025 #Lookout vol rx fire

Started: 12:39 p.m. Oct. 6

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Lookout Vol

A new prescribed burn, named Lookout Vol, was initiated today at 12:39 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.

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