Angelina, Sabine National Forest Curry Creek Burn Scheduled


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February 17, 2023 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today.

Date: 2/17/2023

Ignition Time: 10:00

County(s): Sabine

Location: Curry Creek East (South of Hemphill)

Smoke: Winds are out of the north and drift smoke may be noticeable in Jasper area.

Forest and Unid: Sabine, Curry Creek EASR RX Comp. 120, Block C

Size: 1312 Acrea

Type: (Hand, Air)

Est. Completed Time: 19:00

Smoke will impact areas around the prescribed burn, and long-range drift smoke may be present during and after ignition operations.

Please drive with caution. Ground personnel will be operating in the area and smoke may impact visibility on local roads and highways near the burn unit.

Please see the attached map of the projected burn area.

For more information, contact the Angelina Sabine Ranger District at (936) 897-1068 or (409) 625-1940

U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Burn Tracker:

Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker (arcgis.com)