Overview
- Houston Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas A&M Forest Service are managing the planned operation after an initial grass fire near Bear Creek Park.
- HFD reports roughly 100 acres involved and estimates containment at about 80%, with crews continuing on-site monitoring.
- Authorities ask residents not to call 911 about expected smoke and to rely on official channels for updates.
- Heavy smoke has reduced visibility along I-10 and nearby roads, and some residents reported smoke inside apartments as drivers were urged to slow down and use headlights.
- No injuries, evacuations, or threatened structures have been reported, and officials have not released the cause of the initial fire or a timeline for completion.