New prescribed fire started in Butte County on Dec. 8

Published Dec 8, 2025 #Fy26 wisxr rx fire

Started: 1:22 p.m. Dec. 8

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Fy26 Wisxr

A new prescribed burn, called Fy26 Wisxr, was initiated today at 1:22 p.m. in Butte County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew 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