Judge Hidalgo says 200-acre wildfire near Greens Bayou is ‘still burning, but remains contained’

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Firefighters say they’re still battling a 200-acre wildfire that’s been burning for four days now in northeast Houston.

On Wednesday, crews said they would be closely watching the wind as it has shifted, and some Houston areas are under a Wind Advisory until 6 p.m.

Houston Fire Department officials say the Caddo Fire, burning near Greens Bayou and John Ralston, started Saturday evening and is now 75% contained.

“Right now, the wildfire near Greens Bayou is still burning, but remains contained. While we will continue to see high winds for the next few days, humidity levels are rising, which helps reduce the risk of the fire spreading,” Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a statement on Tuesday.

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HFD says at this point, no properties or homes are in danger, but they are asking residents in the area to continue watching for updates.

“We have contingencies in the event that conditions change for the worse, although that seems unlikely at this point,” Hidalgo continued.

HFD says no residents or firefighters have been injured, and no deaths to animals or wildlife have been reported.

The fire department added that air quality monitoring is being conducted in the area, close to nearby schools.

It’s unclear at this time what may have caused the fire.

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