New prescribed fire started in Mariposa County on Dec. 12

Published Dec 12, 2025 #Oak rx log fire

Started: 9:28 a.m. Dec. 12

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Oak Log

A new prescribed burn, named Oak Log, was initiated today at 9:28 a.m. in Mariposa County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

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