New prescribed fire reported in Yuba County on May 25

Published Jun 28, 2025 #Spenceville rx fire

Started: 33 days ago, 2:51 p.m. May 25

Initial location: Yuba County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Spenceville

A new prescribed burn, called Spenceville, was initiated 2:51 p.m. May 25 in Yuba County, California.

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