Started: 9:34 a.m. Oct. 22

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Giant Sequoia Emergency Response Burn Plan

A new prescribed burn, called Giant Sequoia Emergency Response Burn Plan, was initiated today at 9:34 a.m. in Fresno County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire are unavailable.

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