New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on March 13

Published Mar 14, 2026 #Cy26 crossroads understory rx fire

Started: 5:17 p.m. March 13

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Cy26 Crossroads Understory

A new prescribed burn, named Cy26 Crossroads Understory, was initiated today at 5:17 p.m. at in Shasta County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on 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