Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Controlled Burn Near Houston's Addicks Reservoir
There's a big smoke cloud near a place called Addicks Reservoir in Houston.
It's not a dangerous fire, but something called a controlled burn.
This means firefighters are carefully burning old plants and trash to stop bigger, out-of-control fires from happening later.
They're working with other groups to keep the fire safe and in a specific area.
It's like a planned cleanup to keep the area safer.
Thick smoke is visible near Addicks Reservoir in west Houston due to a controlled burn.
The Houston Fire Department initiated the burn to manage overgrown vegetation and debris.
The operation is supported by the US Army Corps of Engineers and Texas A&M Forest Service.
The fire is contained south of Bear Creek Park and poses no imminent danger.
The controlled burn aims to reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires in the drought-prone area.
- Who
- Houston Fire Department, US Army Corps of Engineers, Texas A&M Forest Service
- What
- Controlled burn to manage overgrown vegetation and debris
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Addicks Reservoir area near Interstate 10 and Eldridge Parkway, Houston
- Why
- To reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires in the drought-prone area
- Location
- Addicks Reservoir area near Interstate 10 and Eldridge Parkway, Houston
- Cause of Fire
- Controlled burn after a grass fire ignited
- Agencies Involved
- Houston Fire Department, US Army Corps of Engineers, Texas A&M Forest Service
- Containment Area
- South of Bear Creek Park
- Purpose
- To manage overgrown vegetation and debris, reducing the risk of uncontrolled fires