New prescribed fire started in San Luis Obispo County on Nov. 6

Published Nov 6, 2025 #Popevmp rx fire

Started: 10:39 a.m. Nov. 6

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Popevmp

A new prescribed burn, called Popevmp, was initiated today at 10:39 a.m. in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no details 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