Started: 10:06 a.m. Dec. 2

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Nvhtf/twin Lakes Pile /dec 02

A new prescribed burn, called Nvhtf/twin Lakes Pile /dec 02, was initiated today at 10:06 a.m. in Mono County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Currently, there is no information 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