Multiple fire departments fight grass fire in west Houston

Firefighters have controlled an approximately 500-acre grass fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon near Addick's Reservoir north of I-10.

The Houston Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and fire departments from Katy, Cy-Fair and Aldine have joined the effort, along with the Army Corps of Engineers.

The fire did not endanger any buildings.

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