Started: 5:12 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Chamberlain Burn

A new prescribed burn, named Chamberlain Burn, was initiated today at 5:12 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire is 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