Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Contact: Tom Stokesberry

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Shasta-Trinity National Forest plans prescribed fire near Mount Shasta

Prescribed fire is a key tool in reducing wildfire risk

(Redding, CA May 13, 2026) — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations starting this Friday, May 15, 2026. We estimate this work could continue through the weekend, as weather conditions allow and pending all required approvals.

We use prescribed fires to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

The McBride underburn prescribed fire operation (35 acres) will begin Friday morning about a half-mile west of the Gateway trailhead, near the city of Mount Shasta.

The area may close to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins. 

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You are invited to attend the upcoming Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County Monthly Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County, May 15th 2026 Zoom Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QvY64NAD34

You are invited to attend the upcoming Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County Monthly Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82641043537…

We’re pleased to welcome our guest speaker Michael Chudzik. Chudzik will present on innovative approaches to wildfire mitigation through small-diameter wood product development and forest stewardship. With more than 25 years of experience, Michael has worked with Lindal Cedar Homes and the Navajo Nation on projects focused on turning fire-mitigation forest thinnings into affordable housing and forestry-based products.

The presentation will highlight lessons learned from the Indigenous Log Hogan Revival Project in the Coconino National Forest and explore how similar strategies could help reduce fire-mitigation costs and support private landowners and rural communities today.

This will be a great opportunity to learn about ongoing projects and funding opportunities relevant to our communities. We hope to see you there!

Agenda: https://firesafesiskiyou.com/…/FSCSCMeetingAgenda_2026…

As a note, we have introduced a signup form on our web site https://firesafesiskiyou.com/. On the right side of the web site (desktop version), or if you scroll down the home page in mobile, you can input your e-mail address and we will notify you of upcoming meetings and other events. Please consider staying engaged with the Fire Safe Council in order to help protect your homes and land.

Keep in mind this doesn’t allow for outre events such as a Lytton-style heat dome, or a big convective surge up from the Baja.

For details, go to https://www.siskiyoucounty.gov/airpollution/page/burn-permits

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You are invited to attend the upcoming FSCSC Monthly Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387026026?pwd=JCU6R4CqbQD21uEKyvnZ1XH6eIml5b.1

We’re pleased to welcome our guest speaker Alysia Ballinger. Ballinger has served as the Conservationist Supervisor for the CCC Redding Center and Siskiyou Satellite for six years. During this meeting, she will provide updates on current fuel reduction projects in Siskiyou and Shasta Counties, as well as discuss internal CCC funding opportunities, including California Climate Investments (GGRF, SB901) and the CCC Foundation Grant from PG&E for wildfire resiliency projects.

This will be a great opportunity to learn about ongoing projects and funding opportunities relevant to our communities.

Please click on the buttons below for the meeting agenda and the CCC Grant Opportunity flyer.

We hope to see you there!

FSCSC Meeting Agenda

CCC Foundation Grant Opportunity Flyer