Started: 11:12 a.m. Dec. 1

Initial location: San Bernardino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Lytle Creek Pile

A new prescribed burn, called Lytle Creek Pile, was initiated today at 11:12 a.m. in San Bernardino County, California.

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

At present, details 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