New prescribed fire started in Merced County on March 20

Published Mar 20, 2025 #Elk flough a & b rx fire

Started: 11:27 a.m. March 20

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Elk Flough A & B

A new prescribed burn, called Elk Flough A & B, was initiated today at 11:27 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 available regarding the size of area burned or 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