Started: 2 hours ago, 8:31 a.m. Dec. 9

Initial location: San Augustine County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Anf Bannister West

A new prescribed burn, named Anf Bannister West, was initiated today at 8:31 a.m. in San Augustine County, Texas.

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

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