New prescribed fire started in Tehama County on April 28

Published Apr 28, 2025 #Jones treatment piles rx fire

Started: 3:04 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Jones Treatment Piles

A new prescribed burn, called Jones Treatment Piles, was initiated today at 3:04 p.m. in Tehama County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in 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