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The National Weather Service said even though temperatures are cooler, the air will remain dry and winds will create an elevated to significant fire danger both Wednesday (Feb. 28) and Thursday.
It said fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain, it said. Tuesday was a difficult day for firefighters as numerous calls were received. The largest in the region was in the Success area, which prompted a response from several departments.
From Tuesday: Windy conditions and low humidity have firefighters scrambling Tuesday afternoon across the county, authorities said.
Here is what is occurring:
•A downed power line caused a fire on Morton Road east of Houston that spread to hay bales. Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association reported 126 meters without service in the Houston area at about 4:30 p.m.
•A grass fire was reported on Highway 137 about two miles south of Raymondville.
•Multiple agencies, including Houston and Roby, were called a second time to a fire at 9122 Highway 17.
•A tree is down near the Howell and Texas counties line on Highway 17.
•Summersville’s department was called to a grass fire at Highway 106 and County Road 427. Earlier a fire was reported on Highway O.