New prescribed fire started in Placer County on Jan. 14

Started: 10:28 a.m. Jan. 14

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: ARRD PILES-H4-NORTHFORK/19 RD RX

A new prescribed burn, called ARRD PILES-H4-NORTHFORK/19 RD RX, was initiated today at 10:28 a.m. in Placer County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are 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