Started: 8:40 a.m. Feb. 1

Initial location: San Augustine County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Anf Norwood North C1

A new prescribed burn, called Anf Norwood North C1, was initiated today at 8:40 a.m. at in San Augustine County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew 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