New prescribed fire started in Lake County on Feb. 4
Briefly

On February 4, 2025, a prescribed burn named M1 ROADSIDE PILES RX UNIT 7-11 was initiated at 7:09 a.m. in Lake County, California. Conducted by the U.S. Forest Service, this controlled burning method aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Details regarding the area burned and the crew size involved remain unspecified at this time. Prescribed burns are essential in forest management, promoting ecological health while ensuring safety against uncontrolled fire hazards.
The M1 ROADSIDE PILES RX UNIT 7-11 prescribed burn is part of a wildfire prevention strategy, using controlled methods to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Prescribed fires like the one initiated in Lake County play a crucial role in forest management and ecosystem health, ensuring the environment is safeguarded against uncontrolled wildfires.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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