Started: 2:18 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: New Hogan Vmp Broadcast Burn

A new prescribed burn, called New Hogan Vmp Broadcast Burn, was initiated today at 2:18 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

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