Started: 2 days ago, 12:41 p.m. July 26

Initial location: Newton County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Newton 6238

A new prescribed burn, named Newton 6238, was initiated 12:41 p.m. July 26 in in Newton County, Texas.

Since it was initiated two days ago, the prescribed fire has burned 20 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