Started: 1:45 p.m. Aug. 21

Initial location: Modoc County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Lmu Round Valley

A new prescribed burn, called Lmu Round Valley, was initiated today at 1:45 p.m. in Modoc County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no specifics 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