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Fire crews battle large brush fire along Highway 290, Waller County TX

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Wildfire

Reported: 12/24/2025 12:09 PM

US-290, Texas

As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units responded to a possible large brush fire along Highway 290 near FM (number withheld) in Waller County, Texas. Several tankers and booster trucks were dispatched, and medical personnel were prepared to assist if needed. The fire appeared to cover a significant area, requiring coordination among different districts and fire units.

Audio|Heard on: Waller TX Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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01:50

Transcript:

00:00

Booster 211, tanker 212.

00:03

Brush fire near FM (number withheld) up 290.

00:07

Brush fire near FM (number withheld) up 290.

00:11

Time out 1409.

00:16

Booster 211, engine 212 en route.

00:21

Booster 211, pull it.

00:34

District 206, 4th and 212, channel fire task two, large brush fire, near FM (number withheld).

00:47

Ninety-one plus 290.

00:50

Time on 1412.

01:00

Medic 271, transfer Brookshore Residence and Rehab, 710 SM 359 South.

01:08

Transfer Brookshore Residence and Rehab, 7100 SM 359 South, time on 1412.

01:20

1310, I'm en route to this for tanker.

01:25

Medic 271.

01:27

District 281, I'm ready.

01:28

Go ahead and find another and take your call.

01:36

Adding another booster of other tanks.

01:39

Push that.

01:42

Ruscom booster 251, tanker 251 will be en route.

01:47

Booster 251 and tank 251 en route.

01:49

1414, switch to track two.

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US-290, Texas

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