Started: 8:15 a.m. April 9

Initial location: Montgomery County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: SHNF C-36E/C-38/C-39/C-40 RX

A new prescribed burn, called SHNF C-36E/C-38/C-39/C-40 RX, was initiated today at 8:15 a.m. at in Montgomery County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire are unavailable.

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