Evacuation order lifted for residents near Montgomery Co. fire

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX

People were being let back in their homes near Porter after they had to evacuate due to a forest fire. Crews were still working to put out the flames by nighttime near Mace and Flower Ridge. The dry conditions helped fuel the flames.

A daycare was among the buildings evacuated.

No buildings are damaged. About 70 residents had to evacuate, but they were back at home by night.

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