The China Ridge Understory prescribed burn commenced on April 1, 2025, at 7:48 a.m. in Mariposa County, California. This controlled burn, managed by the United States Forest Service, aims to reduce wildfire risks by intentionally setting fire to specific areas. At this stage, details about the burned area and crew size remain unspecified. Prescribed burns are a crucial strategy in managing forests and mitigating the potential for catastrophic wildfires, contributing to ecological health and safety.
Prescribed fire, known as prescribed burn, is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.
The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
The new prescribed burn, named China Ridge Understory, was initiated today at 7:48 a.m. in Mariposa County.
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