Pauline Road (TXTXS)

First Reported: 2025-03-20 01:12:20 UTC on March 20, 2025
Inciweb page: TXTXS Pauline Road
Size: 2421 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Pauline Road (2025-03-20)
2,421 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Cut and Shoot, Texas, United States


Wildfire Status:

As of March 28, 2025, the Pauline Road wildfire in San Jacinto County, Texas, has been fully contained, with 100% of its perimeter secured. The fire has burned a total of 2,421 acres since it ignited on March 19, 2025. The Texas A&M Forest Service, under the command of Incident Commander Maynard Williams, is managing the situation with a total of 38 personnel actively engaged in monitoring and mopping up operations. The fire's behavior has been minimal, primarily smoldering, and crews are focused on patrolling the area and extinguishing any remaining hot spots.

There are currently no evacuation orders in place for residents of San Jacinto or Montgomery Counties. For those affected, an evacuation shelter has been set up at 255 Live Oak in Cold Springs, TX, and livestock can be cared for at Caney Creek Cowboy Church, located at 17703 Nonesuch Rd., Conroe, TX. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about emergency notifications through local government websites.

Weather conditions are currently favorable, with a temperature of 82.5°F and a relative humidity level of 40%. Winds are coming from the east at a speed of 9 KPH. These conditions are contributing to a stable situation, with little to no growth projected for the fire. Local firefighting crews are working closely with the Texas A&M Forest Service to monitor the area and maintain the containment of the fire. The estimated date for complete containment was initially set for March 26, 2025, and the situation is being carefully watched to ensure public safety.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2025-03-20 45% contained
2025-03-21 65% contained
2025-03-22 75% contained
2025-03-23 85% contained
2025-03-27 95% contained
2025-04-09 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2025-03-20 2360 acres 3.7 sq mi 9.4 sq km
2025-04-09 2421 acres 3.8 sq mi 9.7 sq km