Residents in the Verde Forest and Caddo Road area should prepare to evacuate if conditions change
Houston Fire Department – HPD
The Houston Fire Department Wildland Division is in the Greens Bayou and John Ralston Road area battling a wildfire.
In an X post tonight officials say about 175 acres have burned and the fire is 30% contained.
HFD Wildland Division is managing the Caddo Fire in NE Houston near Greens Bayou & John Ralston Rd. Fire estimated at 175 acres, 30% contained. Residents in Verde Forest and east of Thorn St/north of Caddo Rd should be prepared to evacuate if conditions change. Avoid the area. 🔥
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) February 23, 2026
Officials ask everyone to avoid the area.
As of now, they say no homes are in danger but they want to residents in Verde Forest, east of Thorn Street, and north of Caddo Road to be prepared to leave if conditions change. Residents in the area will also see and smell smoke.
HFD will remain on scend until the fire is totally contained.
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