On March 10, 2025, a prescribed burn known as Botchers was initiated at 9:19 a.m. in Monterey County, California. Managed by the United States Forest Service, this controlled fire aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Prescribed burns, or prescribed fires, are strategic wildfire prevention methods that involve carefully burning designated areas under controlled conditions. This approach helps manage fuel loads and protect ecosystems from the devastating impacts of uncontrolled wildfires.
The prescribed burn, named Botchers, was initiated to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in Monterey County, California, using a controlled fire method.
This controlled burn is part of a wildfire prevention strategy employed by the United States Forest Service, aimed at managing federal lands effectively.
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