New prescribed fire started in Mendocino County on May 24

Published May 24, 2025 #Van arsdale pvt rx fire

Started: 2:41 p.m. May 24

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Van Arsdale Pvt

A new prescribed burn, called Van Arsdale Pvt, was initiated today at 2:41 p.m. in Mendocino County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or 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