New prescribed fire started in Mariposa County on March 6

Published Mar 7, 2026 #2026 ca-ynp parkwide piles rx fire

Started: 6:09 p.m. March 6

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: 2026 CA-YNP PARKWIDE PILES RX

A new prescribed burn, called 2026 CA-YNP PARKWIDE PILES RX, was initiated today at 6:09 p.m. at in Mariposa County, California.

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

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