Brazoria County Brush Fire Highlights Dangerously Dry Conditions in Southeast Texas

Brazoria County Brush Fire

• 💨 A brush fire in Brazoria County produced a large smoke plume, captured by Air 11.
• ❓ The cause of the fire is currently unclear, with no reports of controlled burns in the area.
• ✅ Fortunately, no structures were visible near the fire's location.

Southeast Texas Drought Conditions

• 🌡️ Despite a wet summer, southeast Texas has become bone dry over the last month.
• 📊 The drought monitor shows abnormally dry conditions in yellow, with some drought appearing in western counties like Brenham, Columbus, and El Campo.
• ⚠️ The dry conditions necessitate caution with anything that can burn.

Satellite and Radar Imagery

• 🛰️ Smoke plumes from the fire were detected on radar, indicating the extent of the fire.
• 📈 Visible and infrared satellite imagery confirmed the heat signature and smoke from the fire.