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Klamath National Forest Begins Spring Underburning
Prescribed fires aim to reduce fuels and improve forest health in the Callahan area.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The Klamath National Forest is beginning prescribed underburning operations in the East Fork Scott Project area, about two miles north of the community of Callahan. The burns will target 77 and 42 acre units in Ponderosa pine-dominated mixed conifer stands, with the goal of reducing fuel loads and improving overall forest health and wildfire resilience.
Why it matters
Prescribed fires are an important forest management tool to decrease the risk of severe wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels. This can help protect nearby communities, infrastructure, natural resources, and wildlife habitat from the damaging effects of uncontrolled wildfires.
The details
Fire managers from the Salmon-Scott River Ranger District will be conducting the prescribed burns, which could start as early as Tuesday, March 17. Ignitions may last multiple days, and smoke will be visible from the nearby town of Callahan, as well as Highway 3 and the Gazelle-Callahan Road.
- The prescribed burns could start as early as Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- Ignitions may last multiple days.
The players
Klamath National Forest
A national forest located in northern California, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Salmon-Scott River Ranger District
The local ranger district responsible for managing the prescribed burns on the Klamath National Forest.
Jennifer Erickson
The Forest Fire Prevention Officer who can be contacted for more information about the East Fork Scott prescribed burn.
What’s next
The public is advised to monitor the Klamath National Forest's Facebook page and the InciWeb website for updates on the prescribed burn implementation.
The takeaway
Prescribed underburning is a crucial forest management tool to reduce hazardous fuels and improve overall forest health, ultimately helping to protect nearby communities from the devastating impacts of severe wildfires.
