New prescribed fire started in Franklin County on March 17

Published Mar 17, 2026 #Rx franklin 2586 fire

Started: 9:37 a.m. March 17

Initial location: Franklin County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Franklin 2586

A new prescribed burn, named Franklin 2586, was initiated today at 9:37 a.m. at in Franklin County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 250 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