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Read more Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 24
Started: 18 days ago, 3:54 p.m. May 6
Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.
Fire type: Prescribed
Fire name: Safe
A new prescribed burn, called Safe, was initiated 3:54 p.m. May 6 in in Tehama County, California.
The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for 18 days.
At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.
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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.
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 11:37 AM.