New prescribed fire started in Kimble County on Oct. 5

Published Oct 7, 2025 #Rx kimble 4684 fire

Started: 47 hours ago, 9 a.m. Oct. 5

Initial location: Kimble County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Kimble 4684

A new prescribed burn, named Kimble 4684, was initiated 9 a.m. Oct. 5 in Kimble County, Texas.

Since it was initiated 47 hours ago, the prescribed fire has burned 300 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