If you saw a huge plume of smoke near the Katy Freeway and Addicks Reservoir, Houston firefighters are asking the public not to call 911.

Crews are already on scene and actively managing the situation.

Aerial footage of controlled burn near Addicks Reservoir

What is happening at Addicks Reservoir?

What began as a fast-moving grass fire near Addicks Reservoir is now a controlled prescribed burn to reduce future fire risk in the area.

Smoke plume from the Addicks Reservoir grass fire

This type of prescribed burn helps eliminate years of built-up vegetation and dry brush that can fuel dangerous wildfires in the future.

By burning it now under controlled conditions, firefighters reduce the chance of a larger, more destructive fire later.

Aerial and ground coverage of the Addicks Reservoir grass fire

From the air, the scale of the operation becomes clear. Fire lines, engines, and burn patterns are visible across a wide area surrounding Addicks Reservoir. Meanwhile on the ground, heavy smoke drifts across nearby roadways.

Authorities say there is no immediate threat to nearby homes or businesses, and no evacuations have been ordered.

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