As wildfires tear through Northern California’s rugged terrain, the Karuk Tribe leads a quieter, deliberate fire on the other side of the mountain. In the Siskiyou region, their cultural fire practitioners, alongside local All Hands All Lands (AHAL) teams, wield prescribed burning to protect lands and communities. While the 2025 Butler Fire rages nearby, the Tribe’s morning burns—strategic fuels reduction and fire line efforts—stand as a beacon of resilience and cultural wisdom.







