Started: 10:09 a.m. Oct. 28

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: YRRD PILES-SOUTH YUBA RX

A new prescribed burn, named YRRD PILES-SOUTH YUBA RX, was initiated today at 10:09 a.m. in Nevada County, California.

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

At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire is 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