SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Hundreds of acres are burning in a wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line.
UPDATE
🚨MANDATORY EVACUATION🚨
Holstein Dr.
Hereford Way
Cross Cut
Rock Pigeon
Boar’s Run
Grey Goose
Brown Bear
Duroc Ct.
Big Beaver
Blue Teal
Grant Lake Circle
N. Duck Creek north of Blue Teal
Fire danger is imminent in this area. Please evacuate immediately.
As of March 19, 2025, the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County, Texas, has rapidly expanded to approximately 1,300 acres with only 10% containment. The wildfire, which began in the Sam Houston National Forest, has prompted evacuation orders for residents along Pauline Road, Lee Turner Road, Kirby Road, Big Buck Road, Hereford Way, and Blue Teal Road.
Dry and windy conditions have contributed to the fire’s swift growth, threatening around 300 homes. Evacuation shelters have been established at 255 Live Oak Street in Coldspring and at the East Montgomery County Community Center in Splendora. Additionally, the Caney Creek Cowboy Church in Conroe is accommodating displaced livestock.
Firefighters are working diligently to establish containment lines, utilizing aerial resources such as helicopters and planes to combat the blaze. Residents in the affected areas are urged to comply with evacuation orders and stay updated through official channels for the latest information.
There are no injuries reported and so far, no structures have been affected, but according to Jason Millsaps with Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough’s Office, several homes were evacuated and a shelter was being opened in Coldspring.
What We Know So Far:
Mandatory Evacuations:
• Residents in the following areas are under mandatory evacuation orders:
• Peach Creek Estates
• Lee Turner Road
• Big Buck Drive
• Hereford Way
• Blue Teal
Voluntary Evacuations:
• Voluntary evacuation advisories have been issued for residents on:
• Duroc Court
• Chisolm Court
• Big Buck Drive in Montgomery County
Evacuation shelters have been established at:
• San Jacinto County Shelter, 255 Live Oak Street, Coldspring
• East Montgomery County Community Center, 16401 1st Street, Splendora
• Calvary Baptist Church Cleveland, 816 Blair Ave
Residents in the affected areas are strongly encouraged to comply with evacuation orders and seek shelter promptly.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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