Just after 4:30 PM this afternoon, a 2 alarm grass and woods fire involving a 2 story house and several acres broke out on the edge of the City of Panorama Village just North of Conroe.  Firefighters from North Montgomery County were joined by units from Conroe, Cut N Shoot and New Waverly.  They quickly [...]

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September 12 2011

UPDATE - 10:00  a.m

Throughout the night fire fighters identified hot spots and worked to extinguish those.  Early morning cooler temperatures can keep smoke close to the ground.  Driving conditions in some areas were affected and visibility was greatly reduced.  Extra driving caution is advised.
The remaining areas and roadways [...]

On Wednesday evening, just after 7:30 PM, residents near the Montgomery Pines apartments reported that someone was setting fire to brush next to the apartments. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire Marshal’s responded to the area along with the Porter Fire Department. As the fire was being extinguished, two 17 year old males were detained [...]

Burn ban remains in effect as triple digit heat combined with low humidity makes for dangerous conditions this weekend.  Lightning strikes from recent passing thunderstorms lead to several wildfires in the Montgomery County area. Deputy Fire Marshals continue to issue citations, with one investigation leading to arrest of Splendora resident on unrelated charges.
Conroe, Tx August [...]

Montgomery County, Tx August 9th, 2011
Just after 6 AM this morning, Montgomery County 911 began receiving reports of a large barn on fire at FM 1488 and Superior Rd. Arriving units from the Magnolia Fire Department reported a barn estimated at 5000 sq ft, heavily involved in fire. Firefighters struck a 2nd alarm, bringing in [...]

SHENANDOAH, TEXAS.  (July 28, 2011) The City of Shenandoah City Council and The Woodlands Township Board of Directors both today approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement for fire protection first responder emergency services beginning August 1, 2011.
The City of Shenandoah City Council approved the measure at its regularly-scheduled meeting also on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, [...]

Illegal burn gets out of control, near the Grimes County line. Citation issued
Two Arson Fires
Explosion at Electrical Substation

1. 4:00 pm, 7/13/11: Magnolia Fire Department responded to an out of control grass fire on Hall drive, off of FM 1486. This fire was the result of an unattended illegal burn pile. This fire, which destroyed the [...]

Yesterday afternoon around 5:00 PM the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a house fire at 614 W. Weisinger Dr. in the Magnolia, Texas area.  Firemen discovered a man in the front yard that had been shot multiple times in the torso and leg.  As emergency personnel battled the house fire [...]

On Sunday evening, July 3rd, 2011, just before closing time, two men entered the Ross Dress for Less Store located on FM 1488 near FM 2978 in Magnolia, Texas and asked to speak with the store manager. While waiting for the manager, one of the men walked to the back of the store and set [...]