A fire has been burning at a bird sanctuary on the Bolivar Peninsula since Friday night, and local first responders are actively monitoring the situation.
The Cause of the Fire
According to reports from the city’s tourism Facebook page, the fire was sparked by a lightning strike on Friday afternoon. The Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department (PBVFD) has been closely watching the fire, as it is located in an area that is hard for responders to access.
Firefighters Monitor the Blaze
Since the fire is in a difficult-to-reach area, the fire department has been unable to fight the blaze directly. Instead, they are waiting to see if the fire will burn itself out or if they will be able to reach it later. As of Saturday night, approximately 112 acres of land had been scorched by the fire.
No Injuries or Damage Reported
Officials from the Houston Audubon Society, which manages the bird sanctuary, reported that no injuries or damage to structures had been reported by Sunday afternoon.
Pete Deichmann, the Land Conservation Director with Houston Audubon, confirmed that the fire continues to burn but assured that no damage to the sanctuary buildings or harm to wildlife had been noted as of now.
The Situation Moving Forward
As of Sunday, the fire was still ongoing, and there is no clear estimate of when it might be put out. Firefighters continue to monitor the situation, and officials are in contact with the fire department as the situation develops. While the fire has caused damage to the land, no further threats have been reported.
