New prescribed fire started in Mariposa County on June 19

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Started: 4 days ago, 12:06 p.m. June 19

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Long Ranch

A new prescribed burn, named Long Ranch, was initiated 12:06 p.m. June 19 At in Mariposa County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for four days.

Currently, there are no details 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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