Update: Prescribed fire Caltrans Frp burns 173.4 acres in Mendocino County since April 28

Published Jun 19, 2025 #Caltrans frp rx fire

Updated: 10:10 p.m. June 18

Started: Almost two months ago, 3:49 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Caltrans Frp

The pile burning project, known as Caltrans Frp, was initiated 3:49 p.m. April 28 in Mendocino County, California.

After being active for almost two months, the prescribed fire has burned 173.4 acres of private land.

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