Unlawful burn causes fire

According to Grimes County Sheriff Lt. James Ellis, firefighters responded to a preliminary fire on CR 203 in Plantersville. The preliminary fire was located near the roadway. The cause of that fire has not been determined.

While working the initial call, an additional fire call was received further down the road. Ellis stated having resources in the area helped to contain the second fire quickly. The second fire was caused by a neighbor burning trash.

Ellis stated the neighbor burning trash received a citation for burning while under a burn ban.