Overview
- Houston Fire Department’s Wildland Division is managing the blaze near Greens Bayou and John Ralston Road.
- Residents in Verde Forest and those east of Thorn Street and north of Caddo Road have been advised to be ready for possible evacuation.
- Officials report no homes are currently in danger, though nearby communities should expect visible and noticeable smoke.
- Firefighters, working with the Harris County Flood Control District, expect to remain on scene for several days to achieve full containment.
- Authorities urge the public, including utility terrain and off‑road vehicle drivers, to avoid the area because traffic interferes with operations.