Started: 5:01 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Meu Facilities Frp

A new prescribed burn, called Meu Facilities Frp, was initiated today at 5:01 p.m. in Mendocino 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