New prescribed fire reported in Calaveras County on Feb. 18

Published Sep 24, 2025 #Ebmud fuel reduction rx fire

Started: seven months ago, 2:49 p.m. Feb. 18

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Ebmud Fuel Reduction

A new prescribed burn, named Ebmud Fuel Reduction, was initiated 2:49 p.m. Feb. 18 in Calaveras County, California.

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting 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