Pauline Road Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres in Southeast Texas, 10% Contained

Mandatory evacuations remain in effect as fire crews battle challenging conditions in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties.

The Pauline Road Wildfire, which began Wednesday evening in the Houston National Forest, has grown to 2,000 acres as of Thursday morning.
Firefighting efforts have achieved 10% containment, with air tankers, dozers, and additional personnel deployed to control the blaze.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple roads in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties, with residents urged to leave immediately.
Shelters have been opened in Splendora, Cleveland, and Coldspring to assist displaced residents, while a Conroe church is accepting livestock.
A Red Flag warning remains active due to dry conditions, significant wind gusts, and low humidity, complicating containment efforts.