HOUSTON – As fire crews are using all necessary resources to battle a wildfire in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties, the Houston Fire Department is combating a wildfire in north Houston on Friday.
READ: Pauline Road Fire contained but still smoldering in San Jacinto, Montgomery counties
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Reported around 9 a.m., the fire at Keith Weiss Park was contained to under 5 acres by 2:30 p.m. HFD says it’s unlikely to spread further due to favorable weather, and no injuries have been reported.
HFD is also working with Houston Parks and Recreation to ensure nearby communities remain safe. Residents can expect continued monitoring and support as the area recovers.
The Houston Fire Department’s Wildland Group conducted a controlled burn of up to 65 acres to contain the wildfire and prevent further spread. This operation is expected to continue through Friday afternoon and is expected to end by the evening.
Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz praised the Wildland Division’s efforts.
“With dangerous fire weather we’re currently experiencing, it’s important that we are careful in safely mitigating the risk from dead vegetation,” said Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. “Our Wildland division is skilled in this type of work and will provide world-class service to encourage a healthy recovery for our beloved park spaces.”
The Keith Weiss Park will be closed to the public until further notice. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is the second wildfire this week in the Houston area.
One home burned in the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County on Thursday, officials confirmed.
As of Friday, 65% of the Pauline Road Fire has been contained.
