Started: 10:10 a.m. April 24

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Morehinge March

A new prescribed burn, called Morehinge March, was initiated today at 10:10 a.m. in Merced County.

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

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.

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

Started: 10:12 a.m. April 24

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Moffat 4

A new prescribed burn, called Moffat 4, was initiated today at 10:12 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 specifics 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