Houston Public MediaA widespread San Jacinto wildfire that officials say was ignited by a prescribed burn in the area was 45 percent contained by Friday morning.
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2,300 acre Sam Houston National Forest wildfire ignited by prescribed burn, officials say
Prescribed burns are regularly conducted by fire specialists in Texas forests in an effort to clear ground-level foliage and maintain healthy landscapes. The burns are a cost-effective way to reduce fuel loading in the event of a large-scale wildfire.