Fire burns in trees near I-45, Cypress Preserve in north Harris County

HOUSTON - Smoke is rising from a fire burning in a wooded area near I-45 in north Harris County on Monday afternoon.

What we know:

According to the Ponderosa Fire Department, the fire is burning near Cypress Preserve and Imperial Valley.

Officials say grass and trees are burning.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear at this time how the fire started.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.