New prescribed fire started in Duval County on April 14

Published Apr 14, 2026 #Rx duval 3629 fire

Started: 9:53 a.m. April 14

Initial location: Duval County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Duval 3629

A new prescribed burn, named Duval 3629, was initiated today at 9:53 a.m. in in Duval County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 73 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