New prescribed fire started in Denton County on March 2

Published Mar 4, 2026 #Rx denton 2147 fire

Started: 45 hours ago, 11 a.m. March 2

Initial location: Denton County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Denton 2147

A new prescribed burn, named Denton 2147, was initiated 11 a.m. March 2 at in Denton County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 120 acres of private land after being active for 45 hours.

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