August 27, 2023 - (Update): As of 6:30pm, those who evacuated their homes in the Tenaha area are now allowed to return. The Texas A&M Forest Service continues to work on the fire in the area.
Multiple fire departments and law enforcement have converged on the Tenaha area to fight what is now known as the Roost Fire August 27, 2023.
As of 4:45pm, the fire is located between US Highway 59 and US Highway 84. Air support has been providing much-needed water from above.
According to Lt. Chad Hooper, with the Shelby County Sheriffs Department, evacuations of residences on County Road 4475 and 4505 were performed.
Evacuees are being directed to Tenaha first Baptist church, if needed.
The fire is not yet contained, and is approximately 100 acres.
Law enforcement support with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Tenaha Police Department, Tenaha ISD School Police, and Constable Precinct 3, all have been assisting at the scene with traffic control.
