Evacuations ordered as San Jacinto County wildfire grows | List of locations

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — A fast-moving wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line has prompted mandatory evacuations as the fire expanded to 2,000 acres, officials said late Wednesday.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Pauline Road Fire, fueled by high winds and low humidity, remains only 10% contained.

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As of midnight, 900 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders, with officials urging residents to leave immediately in the following areas:

• 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

• Pauline Road
• Lee Turner Road
• Kirby Road
• Big Buck Road
• Hereford Way
• Blue Teal Road

Residents south and west of Peach Creek should be prepared to evacuate if the fire crosses the creek.

Voluntary evacuations have been issued for:

• Doru Drive
• Big Buck Drive

Evacuees can seek shelter at the following emergency locations:

Cleveland: Calvary Baptist Church – 816 Blair Ave.
Splendora: East Montgomery County Community Development Center – 16401 1st Street
Coldspring: San Jacinto County Shelter – 255 Live Oak Street

Residents evacuating with livestock can take their animals to Caney Creek Cowboy Church at 17703 Nonesuch Road in Conroe.

Fire officials warn that high winds are pushing flames toward Cleveland and Liberty County. Visibility is low on Interstate 69, and residents should avoid travel unless evacuating.

“We expect to be battling this blaze well into the night,” said Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Millsaps. “However, increasing humidity may help slow its spread.”

Leave immediately if under a mandatory evacuation order.
Pack essentials – medications, documents, pets, and valuables.
Check on neighbors who may need assistance evacuating.