Started: 4:10 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Central Hill Vmp Broadcast Burn

A new prescribed burn, called Central Hill Vmp Broadcast Burn, was initiated today at 4:10 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing 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