New prescribed fire started in Wise County on Dec. 12

Published Dec 12, 2025 #Lbj unit 1 nw rx fire

Started: 9 a.m. Dec. 12

Initial location: Wise County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Lbj Unit 1 Nw

A new prescribed burn, called Lbj Unit 1 Nw, was initiated today at 9 a.m. in Wise County, Texas.

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

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

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