New prescribed fire started in Tyler County on April 16

Published Apr 16, 2026 #Rx tyler 3648 fire

Started: 7 a.m. April 16

Initial location: Tyler County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Tyler 3648

A new prescribed burn, called Tyler 3648, was initiated today at 7 a.m. at in Tyler County, Texas.

The prescribed fire has burned 350 acres of state 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