Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Butte County on Jan. 28
Briefly

On January 28, 2025, a new prescribed burn named Grcc began in Butte County, California, at 10:17 a.m. This fire, taking place on federal land overseen by the United States Forest Service, is part of a strategy to minimize the risks associated with wildfires. While detailed information about the extent of the burn and the size of the firefighting team is currently lacking, prescribed burns are known for their effectiveness in preventing larger, uncontrolled wildfires through controlled use of fire.
The Grcc prescribed burn, initiated in Butte County, utilizes controlled fire to minimize wildfire risks, emphasizing strategic management of federal lands by the Forest Service.
Prescribed burns, like Grcc, serve an important purpose in wildfire prevention by carefully managing landscape with fire, potentially reducing future catastrophic wildfire occurrences.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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