New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on May 29

Published May 30, 2025 #Chews ridge rx fire

Started: 3:35 p.m. May 29

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Chews Ridge

A new prescribed burn, named Chews Ridge, was initiated today at 3:35 p.m. in Monterey County.

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

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