Fire officials seeking tips, clues after fires set in The Woodlands

Montgomery County fire officials are asking for the public's help in their investigation after a series of fires were set in The Woodlands Sunday. Montgomery County fire officials are asking for the public's help in their investigation after a series of fires were set in The Woodlands Sunday. Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Fire officials seeking tips, clues after fires set in The Woodlands 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Montgomery County fire officials are asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons who set a series of fires along a bicycle path in The Woodlands on Sunday afternoon.

Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Williams says a dozen fires were started around 3 p.m. Sunday along the bike path which runs along the west side of Gosling Road, near Research Forest Drive.

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Williams says a fire investigator has determined all the fires were intentionally set. All of the small blazes were put out by firefighters, who responded from multiple fire stations in the area. None of the fires spread to nearby structures or homes, but Williams warns such fires during this time of year could pose a threat to nearby homes.

"Although there was no serious damage as a result of these fires, recent dry conditions could easily fuel a larger wildfire and endanger homes and property," Williams said in a statement.

People who may have information about the fires area asked to call the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office at (936) 538-8288.