New prescribed fire started in Hunt County on April 1

Published Apr 3, 2026 #Rx hunt 3332 fire

Started: 45 hours ago, 9:11 a.m. April 1

Initial location: Hunt County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Hunt 3332

A new prescribed burn, called Hunt 3332, was initiated 9:11 a.m. April 1 in in Hunt County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 30 acres 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