Thursday, March 20, 2025 3:23AM
SkyEye captured video of crews battling an active wildfire in San Jacinto County after at least 1,300 acres were burned on Wednesday afternoon.
SAN JACINTO, Texas (KTRK) — Fire crews are battling a wildfire in San Jacinto County after at least 1,300 acres were burned on Wednesday afternoon.
The wildfire is happening northwest of FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road in San Jacinto County, according to Montgomery County officials.
At 8:16 p.m., officials said the wildfire was 10% contained.
SkyEye flew over the scene, where two Type 3 helicopters were seen dropping water at the Sam Houston National Forest.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said firefighters are working to create a containment line, while helicopters drop water from above.
As of 9:46 p.m., officials say that at least 300 homes have been threatened by the wildfire.
A shelter opened in Coldspring around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, according to officials.
Montgomery County officials said that residents off of Pauline Road, Lee Turner Road, Kirby Road, Big Buck Road, Hereford Way, Blue Teal Road should evacuate immediately.
Eyewitness News is gathering facts on this breaking news story. Watch ABC13 newscasts throughout the afternoon for live updates.
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