New prescribed fire started in Comanche County on April 26

Published Apr 28, 2026 #Rx comanche 3862 fire

Started: 43 hours ago, 12:55 p.m. April 26

Initial location: Comanche County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Comanche 3862

A new prescribed burn, called Comanche 3862, was initiated 12:55 p.m. April 26 in in Comanche County, Texas.

Since it was initiated 43 hours ago, the prescribed fire has burned 30 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