New prescribed fire reported in Butte County on April 20

Published May 23, 2025 #Rabe rd rx fire

Started: 33 days ago, 10:41 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Rabe Rd

A new prescribed burn, called Rabe Rd, was initiated 10:41 p.m. April 20 in Butte County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land for 33 days.

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