Started: 10:37 a.m. Nov. 15

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: SVRD PILES – RANDOLPH RX

A new prescribed burn, called SVRD PILES – RANDOLPH RX, was initiated today at 10:37 a.m. in Sierra County, California.

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

Currently, there are no details available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting 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