New prescribed fire started in Denton County on July 29

Published Jul 31, 2025 #Rx denton 3568 fire

Started: 48 hours ago, 8:44 a.m. July 29

Initial location: Denton County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Denton 3568

A new prescribed burn, named Denton 3568, was initiated 8:44 a.m. July 29 in Denton County, Texas.

After being active for 48 hours, the prescribed fire has burned 16 acres of city land.

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