New prescribed fire started in Merced County on April 21

Published Apr 21, 2025 #North marsh rx fire

Started: 10:17 a.m. April 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: North Marsh

A new prescribed burn, named North Marsh, was initiated today at 10:17 a.m. in Merced County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Currently, there are no details as to 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