Pauline Road Fire: 2,400 Acres Contained in San Jacinto County

Pauline Road Fire Update

• 🎯 The Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County has spanned nearly 2,400 acres and is now 65% contained.
• ⚠️ Evacuation orders were previously in place but have since been lifted.
• 🏠 A vacation home, a small shed, and a barn were lost, but no injuries have been reported.

Fire Containment Efforts

• 🚒 Local firefighters from Montgomery and San Jacinto counties are receiving a break, with the Texas A&M Forest Service continuing monitoring and containment efforts.
• 🚧 Officials confirmed the fire is contained within bulldozer and equipment boundaries.
• 👏 Firefighters are credited with saving infrastructure and 91 animals.

Cause and Investigation

• 🔥 The cause of the fire is believed to be an unauthorized prescribed burn in San Jacinto County, which is currently under investigation.
• 💨 Fire behavior was critical due to weather conditions, though no red flag warning was issued.
• 🚫 Prescribed burns can occur even during a burn ban.

Ongoing Monitoring and Health Concerns

• 🔍 Hot spots are still being monitored and mopped up by the Texas A&M Forest Service.
• 💨 Residents may see smoldering stumps and debris, which do not need to be reported.
• 😷 Doctors advise limiting indoor time and keeping doors/windows closed due to air quality, especially for children and those with respiratory issues or asthma.