Started: 3:42 p.m. Jan. 2
Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.
Fire type: Prescribed
Fire name: Ballpark Site Prep Bb
A new prescribed burn, called Ballpark Site Prep Bb, was initiated today at 3:42 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.
The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.
At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire is 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