A prescribed burn following a grass fire at Addicks Reservoir sent heavy smoke across west Houston Sunday, prompting air quality concerns.

Meanwhile, Houston firefighters are asking the public to not call 911. Crews are already on scene and actively managing the situation.

Aerial and ground coverage of the controlled burn near the 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.

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

According to the Houston Fire Department, the burn was conducted under controlled conditions to reduce future wildfire risk.

Aerial and ground coverage of the controlled burn near the reservoir

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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