The Houston Fire Department (HFD), in close coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Texas A&M Forestry Service, is managing a large fire in the Addicks Reservoir area, I-10 and Eldridge Parkway, south of Bear Creek Park. While the fire started as a grass fire, our managed response will allow the fire to grow and burn off years of debris. Managing the fire in this manner will aid in reducing potential fire threats in the future.HFD’s highly trained and certified wildland firefighters will be performing and overseeing the entire process. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the property, and we have begun coordinating with the Texas A&M Forestry Service, who can assist in the controlled burn process.
During the burn period, residents may see smoke in their area or on nearby roads. HFD is requesting citizens near the burn site to refrain from calling 911. HFD cautions drivers to reduce their speed, use headlights when smoke is present, and always pay attention to posted speed limits.
For information on Wildland Fire Management, please visit: http://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/wildland_fire_management/ |
