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Started: 8:50 a.m. Oct. 24
Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.
Fire type: Prescribed
Fire name: Pnf North Quincy Wcsl
A new prescribed burn, called Pnf North Quincy Wcsl, was initiated today at 8:50 a.m. in Plumas County, California.
The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing 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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This story was originally published October 24, 2026 at 9:20 AM.