The Harris County ESD 48 said a grass fire in the Morton Ranch area is currently under control after approximately four or five acres burned Thursday afternoon.
ESD 48 said the fire is under control and crews are working to put out several hot spots that remain.
The Katy Fire Department, Westlake Volunteer Fire Department, Cy-Fair Fire Department, and the Texas Forestry Service all responded as mutual aid.Crews set up operations to protect homes just west of the fire, but said they didn’t end up needing it.The cause remains under investigation.
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