San Jacinto Wildfire: Surveillance Video Shows Fire's Close Approach to Homes

Wildfire Near Homes

• 📹 Surveillance video captured last night shows the extreme proximity of the San Jacinto wildfires to several houses.
• 🏠 Fortunately, no structures in the immediate area shown in the video were damaged, despite the flames getting very close.

Wildfire Status and Response

• 🔥 The wildfire, which began as a controlled burn that escalated, has grown to 2,360 acres and is 45% contained as of this afternoon.
• 🚒 Multiple crews are actively fighting the fire on the ground and using water drops from the air.
• ⚠️ Firefighters are working to extinguish individual hotspots, including smoldering tree roots and entire trees, to prevent reignition.

Evacuations and Shelters

• 🚨 Over 900 homes are currently under evacuation orders.
• 🏘️ Three emergency shelters have been opened for evacuees in Cleveland, Splendor, and Cold Spring.
• 🐾 Livestock shelters are available in Conroe and New KY for displaced animals.

Community Impact and Preparedness

• 🏡 One home has been confirmed damaged, though it is believed to have been unoccupied.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Residents are recalling past fire experiences, with some evacuating for the first time in decades.
• 🌲 Fire crews are utilizing fire breaks and natural barriers like creeks to help contain the spread of the wildfire.
• 🛠️ Heavy equipment has been observed working in the area to establish and maintain fire breaks.