Pauline Road Fire: More than 2,000 acres burned in San Jacinto County, 20% containment
Pauline Road fire: Full 9 a.m. update from officials
Montgomery County and San Jacinto County officials give an update on the Pauline Road fire burning in northeast Harris County. The fire has reached up to 2,000 acres.
CLEVELAND, TEXAS - A wildfire was reported in the Cleveland area on Wednesday and has continued to grow into Thursday.
Montgomery and San Jacinto County fire crews along with other local, state, and federal crews have been at the scene.
San Jacinto County fire
Thursday Update:
According to the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office, emergency personnel have been managing what they are calling the Pauline Road Fire throughout the night.
The office says Unified Command reports no more structures burned overnight and additional resources are coming, including aircraft.
San Jacinto County wildfire: 1,300 acres burned; evacuations underway
The Cleveland-area wildfire is 10% contained as of about 9 p.m. on Wednesday. FOX 26's Abigail Dye gives the latest information and meteorologist Remeisha Shade explains the weather effects from the fire.
Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Pena reports significant smoke could impact Liberty and Northeast Harris Counties. Those who will be outdoors, are suggested to wear a N95 mask and stay hydrated.
You should avoid all outdoor burning with conditions worsening due to low humidity and shifting winds.
Director of Emergency Management Jason Millsaps says 120 personnel or more are helping to battle the fire.
What we know:
The fires were reported on FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road in the Cleveland area, according to the Fire Marshal's Office.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has listed a wildfire in the area on its website. According to them, the Pauline Road fire has reached 2,386 acres and is 20% contained as of 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Officials at the scene say two "out buildings" have been damaged in the fire.
Evacuation updates
What they're saying:
At 5:30 a.m., Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough confirmed mandatory evacuations issued in both Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties remain in place.
According to a spokesperson with Texas A&M Forest Service, about 300 homes are threatened by the fire.
Around 230 homes have been evacuated. The spokesperson says 200 of those evacuations are voluntary.
San Jacinto County east of Peach Creek should be evacuated at this time. Those west of Peach Creek in Montgomery County should be hyper-vigilant as the fire has not crossed Peach Creek at this time.
Evacuations are active for residents on Pauline Road, Lee Turner Road, and Kirby Road near the Peach Creek Estates.
A shelter for those residents is open in Coldspring at 255 Live Oak Street.
Residents along Alsobrooks were also evacuated, but were later given the OK to return home shortly after 7:30 p.m.
According to the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office, the fire is moving southeast toward Highway 105. Residents in the area should prepare to evacuate, in case it becomes necessary.
Cleveland ISD closes
What they're saying:
In a Facebook post around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Cleveland ISD officials said they would be closed for Thursday due to safety risks from the fire.
This is an ongoing report. More information will be added when available.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the San Jacinto County Fire Marshal's Office, the Texas A&M Forest Service website, and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office.