New prescribed fire started in Fresno County on Feb. 12
Briefly

On February 12, 2025, a new prescribed fire named Sequoia N.f./fy25 Hume Lake was initiated in Fresno County, California. Conducted by the United States Forest Service, such burns are strategically implemented to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires by managing the land through controlled fires. As of the reporting time, details regarding the scope of the burn or the team size involved remain unspecified. Prescribed fires are essential in wildfire risk management, offering a proactive approach to land management in forested areas.
The prescribed fire, named Sequoia N.f./fy25 Hume Lake, was initiated at 2:49 p.m. in Fresno County, aimed at wildfire prevention using controlled burns.
Managed by the United States Forest Service, this prescribed burn is part of efforts to mitigate catastrophic wildfire risks through controlled area burning.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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