New prescribed fire started in Fresno County on May 7

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Started: 3:25 p.m. May 7

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: GUN CLUB VMP RX - T # 430046

A new prescribed burn, called GUN CLUB VMP RX - T # 430046, was initiated today at 3:25 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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