New prescribed fire reported in Butte County on April 20

Published Jun 26, 2025 #Loafer creek dwr vmp rx fire

Started: 67 days ago, 10:38 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Loafer Creek Dwr Vmp

A new prescribed burn, named Loafer Creek Dwr Vmp, was initiated 10:38 p.m. April 20 in Butte County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for 67 days.

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