New prescribed fire started in Butte County on April 9

Published Apr 9, 2025 #Camp fire restoration rx

Started: 10:58 a.m. April 9

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Camp Fire Restoration

A new prescribed burn, called Camp Fire Restoration, was initiated today at 10:58 a.m. in Butte County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.

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