New prescribed fire started in Fresno County on April 15

Published Apr 15, 2026 #Cedar grove west rx fire

Started: 1:25 p.m. April 15

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Cedar Grove West

A new prescribed burn, named Cedar Grove West, was initiated today at 1:25 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service.

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