The prescribed burn named 'Plantation Thin' began on January 13, 2025, as a proactive approach towards wildfire prevention in Humboldt County, California.
Prescribed burns are controlled fire practices employed to decrease the potential for severe wildfires by managing vegetation and reducing fuel loads in forests.
Managed by the United States Forest Service, the Plantation Thin burn highlights the need for effective wildfire management strategies to protect both ecosystems and communities.
Details on the size of the area affected and the crew size executing the burn were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
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