New prescribed fire started in Inyo County on March 17

Published Mar 17, 2026 #2026 inf rx supplies fire

Started: 10:19 a.m. March 17

Initial location: Inyo County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: 2026 Inf Supplies

A new prescribed burn, named 2026 Inf Supplies, was initiated today at 10:19 a.m. at in Inyo County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on city land.

Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of 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