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Sam Houston National Forest, San Jacinto wildfire

Sam Houston National Forest fire caused by controlled burn, officials say. Here's what to know.

Officials traced the Pauline Road wildfire, a more-than-2,000 acre blaze that broke out Wednesday evening in Sam Houston National Forest, to a controlled burn conducted on a nearby property. Josh Mizrany,

Houston Public Media · 5h

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.

ABC13 Houston on MSN · 20h

2,360-acre wildfire in Sam Houston National Forest traced back to prescribed burn, fire marshal says

The Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed the fire was traced back to a prescribed burn in San Jacinto County. Crews are working to put out hotspots as a high fire risk remains.

Texas Wildfire Prompts Evacuations

Chron · 1d

Map: Texas wildfires prompt evacuations as firefighters battle blazes statewide

Map: Texas wildfires continue to spread, prompting evacuations in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties as firefighters tackle blazes across the state.

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

Texas Wildfire Prompts Evacuations as Arkansas and Florida Also Battle Blazes

Spring break is in full swing in Florida, and U.S. 1 is the major thoroughfare that connects the mainland to the islands. It is also a heavily traveled road for people who live on the mainland and work at many of the hotels and restaurants in Key Largo and beyond.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 23h

Wildfires rage in Texas, Florida, forcing evacuations and road closures

Cold, dry weather and strong winds have fueled wildfires across the South, with Texas facing fire risks from the northern Panhandle to the eastern coast.

ABC13 Houston on MSN58m

Wildfire in N. Houston park now being handled as controlled burn to prevent further spread, HFD says

When a wildfire sparked at Keith-Wiess Park on Friday morning, officials decided to turn it into a controlled burn to prevent further spread. Residents in the surrounding area may notice heavy smoke.

1don MSN

Houston and Southeast Texas are under a red flag warning for wildfire threat. What triggers this?

The National Weather Service issues red flag warnings when strong winds and low humidity can allow wildfires to spread more ...

3hon MSN

Pauline Road fire is now 45% contained after burning over 2,400 acres

The Pauline Road fire, a more than 2,300 acre-long fire first detected Wednesday afternoon in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line, was 45 percent contained as of Friday morning.

FOX 26 Houston on MSN4h

Pauline Road Fire: More than 2,400 acres burned, fire deemed contained; Friday update

The Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County is no longer spreading after burning more than 2,300 acres and has been contained, according to Montgomery County officials.

10hon MSN

Southerly winds return to Houston Friday. What does that mean for the Pauline Road Fire?

After a breezy and cool Thursday, continued gusty winds out of the south will result in warmer temperatures across the Houston metro area. What do southerly winds mean for the Pauline Road wildfire ...

Weather Impact Alert issued for Southeast Texas because of increased fire danger

HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert because of a Red Flag Warning that goes into effect today. Low relative humidity and high winds will lead to an increased fire ...

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