Houston Fire Department and Texas A&M Forestry Service maintaining grass fire near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Fire Department said it will continue to monitor the fire near the Addicks Reservoir that broke out Sunday morning. The fire is contained near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway, south of Bear Creek Park. Officials said there is no risk of this fire spreading and that it is currently 99% … Read more

Lake Austin drawdown discussions continue after 2,000 grass carp enter water

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The push to lower water levels in Lake Austin continues as shareholders plan to meet with Austin city officials next week. Business owners and residents said lowering the water level would help stop the spread of an invasive plant that poses a danger to swimmers and boaters. On Friday, Eric Moreland with … Read more

Suspect charged with felony arson over 'small' grass fire in Boulder County

KDVR – A suspect was charged with a “small” fire in Buldar County on Thursday with a deliberate burning crime. Bulder Sharif Provincial Office said on Friday that the deputies responded to a fire of about 0.25 acres in size near the Southside brand of the United States, 36 at about 7:30 pm Thursday. Boulder … Read more

Evacuation warning lifted for Antioch multi-acre grass fire

(Kron) – Contra Costa Fire Protection District and Cal Fire says that the crews at the venue of the burning fast fire in Antioch erupted on an area of ​​209 acres. Officials are called “Sumerzville fire”. The fire broke out at 7:28 pm on Wednesday on the Somersville Road. A warning to the evacuation was … Read more