San Jacinto County Wildfire Grows to 2,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations and School Closures

Wildfire Growth and Containment

• 🔥 A wildfire in San Jacinto County has rapidly grown to an estimated 2,000 acres.
• ⚠️ The fire is currently only 10% contained, with strong, gusty winds contributing to its spread.
• 📈 The fire has spread significantly from 1,300 acres to 2,000 acres since midnight.

Evacuations and Community Impact

• 🏠 Approximately 900 homes are under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders.
• 🏫 Cleveland ISD has closed due to safety concerns related to the wildfire and strong winds.
• 📍 Shelters are open for evacuated residents at the East Montgomery County Community Development Center and in Cold Spring.

Firefighting Efforts and Concerns

• 🚒 Fire crews are actively working to gain control of the blaze on both sides of the creek dividing Montgomery and San Jacinto counties.
• 💨 Officials are concerned that windy weather will continue to push the fire southeast towards Peach Creek.
• ⚠️ Residents near the fire are urged to be prepared to evacuate quickly if necessary.