New prescribed fire started in Montgomery County on March 29

Published Mar 29, 2026 #Shnf west side blp rx fire

Started: 7:41 a.m. March 29

Initial location: Montgomery County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Shnf West Side Blp

A new prescribed burn, named Shnf West Side Blp, was initiated today at 7:41 a.m. at in Montgomery County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 105 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.

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