Started: 2:44 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Arnold Ffs Site Prep Bb

A new prescribed burn, called Arnold Ffs Site Prep Bb, was initiated today at 2:44 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting 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