Wildfire Crews Battle Blaze in San Jacinto County Amidst Red Flag Warning

Wildfire Outbreak in San Jacinto County

• 🚒 Crews are actively battling a wildfire located West Northwest of FM 1725 and Brooks Road in San Jacinto County.
• 💨 Smoke from the fire is visible and can be smelled as far south as Liberty County.

Weather Conditions Fueling Fires

• ⚠️ A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 7:00 PM, indicating a high risk of fire danger.
• 🌬️ Strong winds are contributing to the fire's spread, gusting between 22 to 25 miles per hour from the Northwest.
• 🌡️ Extremely dry conditions are present, with relative humidity as low as 11% in Houston.
• 🔥 High temperatures, reaching 82 degrees in Houston, further exacerbate the risk and spread of fires.

Fire Spread and Impact

• 🗺️ Visible satellite imagery shows the fire originating in San Jacinto County and traveling southeast towards Liberty County, impacting areas like Cleveland.
• 🚗 Travel along US-59/69 is expected to be affected by smoky haze.
• ☁️ Radar is detecting smoke particles being pushed into Cleveland, highlighting the immediate impact of the fire.

Broader Fire Danger Across the State

• 🚨 The combination of dry conditions, wind, and heat has led to an extreme fire danger rating across Houston and the state.
• 🌲 These conditions significantly increase the risk of fire ignition and rapid spread.