Started: 5:22 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Mackerricher Frp

A new prescribed burn, called Mackerricher Frp, was initiated today at 5:22 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been 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