New prescribed fire started in Calaveras County on Jan. 2

Published Jan 2, 2026 #Ebmud broadcast burn rx fire

Started: 3:22 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Ebmud Broadcast Burn

A new prescribed burn, called Ebmud Broadcast Burn, was initiated today at 3:22 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or 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