New prescribed fire reported in Butte County on Jan. 2

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Started: 137 days ago, 7:46 a.m. Jan. 2

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Dwr Thermalito Grassland

A new prescribed burn, called Dwr Thermalito Grassland, was initiated 7:46 a.m. Jan. 2 at in Butte County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land for 137 days.

At present, details 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 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM.