New prescribed fire started in Montgomery County on Feb. 1

Published Feb 1, 2026 #Shnf c-1/2 north rx fire

Started: 7 hours ago, 8:48 a.m. Feb. 1

Initial location: Montgomery County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: SHNF C-1/2 North RX

A new prescribed burn, called SHNF C-1/2 North RX, was initiated today at 8:48 a.m. at in Montgomery County, Texas.

After being active for seven hours, the prescribed fire has burned 653 acres of private 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