Update: Prescribed fire in Butte County burns 142 acres since April 20

Published Jun 13, 2025 #Dwr thermalito grasslands rx fire

Updated: 4:47 p.m. June 12

Started: Almost two months ago, 10:37 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Dwr Thermalito Grasslands

The pile burning project, known as Dwr Thermalito Grasslands, was initiated 10:37 p.m. April 20 in Butte County.

After being active for almost two months, the prescribed fire has burned 142 acres of state 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