New prescribed fire started in Monterey County on May 4

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Started: 5:01 p.m. May 4

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Los Padres Gna Burn Assist

A new prescribed burn, called Los Padres Gna Burn Assist, was initiated today at 5:01 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.

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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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM.