New prescribed fire started in Fresno County on April 20

Published Apr 21, 2026 #Rx johnson vmp fire

Started: 6:20 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Johnson Vmp

A new prescribed burn, called Johnson Vmp, was initiated today at 6:20 p.m. at in Fresno 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