New prescribed fire started in Tulare County on May 8

Published May 9, 2025 #Hansen rx fire

Started: 16 hours ago, 3:41 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Hansen

A new prescribed burn, named Hansen, was initiated 3:41 p.m. May 8 in Tulare County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 16 hours.

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