New prescribed fire started in Tehama County on June 23

Published Jun 23, 2026 #Tgu hwy 36w rx fire

Started: 1:35 p.m. June 23

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Tgu Hwy 36w

A new prescribed burn, named Tgu Hwy 36w, was initiated today at 1:35 p.m. in in Tehama County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

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