Update: Prescribed fire in Sabine County burns 2,333 acres since March 20

Published Apr 1, 2026 #Snf red hills c-71/72/74 rx fire

Updated: 8:05 a.m. April 1

Started: 12 days ago, 8:44 a.m. March 20

Initial location: Sabine County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: SNF Red Hills C-71/72/74 RX

The pile burning project, known as SNF Red Hills C-71/72/74 RX, was initiated 8:44 a.m. March 20 in in Sabine County, Texas.

Since it was initiated 12 days ago, the prescribed fire has burned 2,333 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