Started: More than a month ago, 10:03 a.m. May 13

Initial location: Napa County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: B15 – SNELL VALLEY RANCH RX

A new prescribed burn, named B15 – SNELL VALLEY RANCH RX, was initiated 10:03 a.m. May 13 in Napa County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for more than a month.

Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

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