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If you're wondering what the smell of smoke is around the Houston area...

Area police departments post about why there's smoke in the air after getting calls. It's from a fire burning in Brazoria County.

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas — Depending where you are, you may have noticed the strong smell of smoke Monday morning.

It’s likely because of what’s going on in Brazoria County. There’s a wildfire that’s been burning since Sunday.

The fire is burning near County Roads 227 and 208.  No structures have been damaged and no roads closed, according to officials, but people are being asked to avoid the area.

Because of the fire, people are reaching out to emergency officials, asking what the smoke smell is.

RELATED: Multiple agencies respond to large wildfire in Brazoria County

In Webster, the police department put out a post on social media, alerting people what the smell was. 

League City police did the same on Facebook after they reported getting calls.

The League City Police Department has been receiving multiple calls this morning from LC residents about a smell of...

Posted by League City Police Department on Monday, July 1, 2024

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