CAL FIRE to Assist with Prescribed Burn in Lassen-Modoc Counties

Planned burn part of multi-year effort to reduce fire risk and improve ecosystem health

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:07pm

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Starting on February 6, 2026, the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit will assist with Phase 2 of an 8-acre prescribed burn near the town of Adin along the Lassen-Modoc County line. This is part of a larger multi-year project to conduct controlled burns in the area based on identified land management needs.

Why it matters

Prescribed burns are an important tool used by CAL FIRE to reduce hazardous fuels, improve ecosystem health, and enhance public safety in fire-prone regions of California. This specific project is part of a long-term effort to proactively manage vegetation and mitigate wildfire risk in the Lassen-Modoc area.

The details

The prescribed burn will only be ignited when conditions are favorable for a safe, low-intensity fire. Smoke will be visible throughout the Big Valley area during the burn operations, but this is a planned and permitted project, so there is no need for residents to report the smoke to 911.

  • The prescribed burn will begin on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • This is Phase 2 of the overall project, with different portions of the 8-acre treatment area being burned over time.

The players

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit

The local CAL FIRE unit that will be assisting with the prescribed burn operations.

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What’s next

For more information about the prescribed burn, residents can contact the CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Public Information Office.

The takeaway

This prescribed burn is part of CAL FIRE's ongoing efforts to proactively manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk in the Lassen-Modoc region through the strategic use of controlled burns.