Started: 4:09 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Central Hill Vmp Site Prep Bb

A new prescribed burn, named Central Hill Vmp Site Prep Bb, was initiated today at 4:09 p.m. in Calaveras County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no details 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