New prescribed fire started in San Augustine County on March 30

Published Apr 2, 2026 #Rx san augustine 3268 fire

Started: 3 days ago, 2:16 p.m. March 30

Initial location: San Augustine County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: San Augustine 3268

A new prescribed burn, called San Augustine 3268, was initiated 2:16 p.m. March 30 in in San Augustine County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 80 acres of private land after being active for three days.

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