New prescribed fire started in Tuolumne County on Jan. 2

New prescribed fire started in Tuolumne County on Jan. 2

Started: 3:05 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Mt Havila 2021 Vmp Fuel Reduction

A new prescribed burn, called Mt Havila 2021 Vmp Fuel Reduction, was initiated today at 3:05 p.m. in Tuolumne County, California.

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 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

Started: 3:07 p.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Mt Havila 2021 Vmp Site Prep Bb

A new prescribed burn, named Mt Havila 2021 Vmp Site Prep Bb, was initiated today at 3:07 p.m. in Tuolumne County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is 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