Northeast Houston wildfire could prompt evacuations, fire department says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department said that its Wildland Division is managing a wildfire in northeast Houston near Greens Bayou and John Ralston Road.

Authorities said that the fire stretches across roughly 175 acres, and 30% of it has been contained.

Residents in Verde Forest and those east of Thorn Street and north of Caddo Road should be prepared to to evacuate if conditions change, officials said, adding that winds with smoke are expected to shift south in the coming days.

HFD requests that everyone, including those driving utility terrain and off-road vehicles, avoid the area, as traffic affects operations.

The fire department said that crews will be on the scene for several days until the fire is completely contained.