Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Tuolumne County on Jan. 3
Briefly

The prescribed fire, known as 2025 D53 Pile Burning, commenced in Tuolumne County, California, at 12:52 p.m. and is designed to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This controlled burning approach is employed by the United States Forest Service to effectively manage land and reduce the severity of future wildfires.
Utilized as a wildfire prevention method, prescribed burns like the 2025 D53 serve an essential role. They allow land managers to reduce potentially hazardous fuel accumulations while ensuring that the natural ecosystem can thrive, contributing to healthier forests.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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