New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on May 4

Published May 5, 2026 #Jack ranch burn rx fire

Started: 6:58 p.m. May 4

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Jack Ranch Burn

A new prescribed burn, named Jack Ranch Burn, was initiated today at 6:58 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of 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