New prescribed fire reported in Butte County on April 21

Published Oct 19, 2025 #Sta 23 forest ranch rx fire

Started: six months ago, 12:44 a.m. April 21

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Sta 23 Forest Ranch

A new prescribed burn, named Sta 23 Forest Ranch, was initiated 12:44 a.m. April 21 in Butte County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for six months.

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of 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