Breaking: New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Jan. 22
Briefly

The Georgetown Do Admin prescribed burn was initiated on January 22, 2025, at 8:36 a.m. in El Dorado County, California, under the management of the U.S. Forest Service. While the burn has been ongoing for 23 hours, specific details regarding the land burned and the number of personnel involved have yet to be published. Prescribed burns are crucial in managing forested areas to reduce the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires, allowing for a controlled approach to land management.
The prescribed burn known as Georgetown Do Admin was started in El Dorado County, California, to help mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This controlled fire method is employed by the United States Forest Service.
A new prescribed fire, called Georgetown Do Admin, was initiated 8:36 a.m. Jan. 22 in El Dorado County. This method of wildfire prevention allows for controlled burns on federal land.
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