Controlled Burn Underway Near Toll 49 in Smith County
A controlled burn is underway in Smith County, near Toll 49 and Rhones Quarter Road, and is anticipated to last for a couple of days.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 20, 2026 —
A controlled burn is underway in Smith County near Toll 49 and Rhones Quarter Road, and is anticipated to continue for a couple of days, according to the available information.
The precise start time and expected end time were not provided. The description gives no further details about the burn’s size, purpose, or the organization conducting it. It also does not identify whether roads or nearby properties are affected.
The available information does not specify whether any agencies have issued additional notices or whether there are restrictions related to the operation. No details were provided about personnel involved, the boundaries of the burn area, or how its progress is being monitored.
The stated duration is an estimate rather than a specific completion time: the burn is anticipated to last “a couple of days.” No calendar dates were provided, so the exact period covered by that estimate is unclear.
Beyond its location near Toll 49 and Rhones Quarter Road in Smith County, no further operational details are available. The information also does not say what may happen after the burn is completed. The update confirms that the controlled burn is underway and provides an approximate duration, while leaving those other details unspecified.
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