This fire is no longer active
0% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
1 year ago
Fire Start
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:40 AM PDT
Incident #
TXS-4136-
Fuels
Timber (Grass and Understory)
Dispatch Notes
Contain: 9/15/2023 19:15
Current Weather
Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview
Inciweb information was updated: 1 year, 3 months ago
At 1:40 p.m. on September 13, San Patricio County requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service for a fire approximately 17 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Air resources including large air tankers were requested as well as ground resources.
Evacuations have been ordered by the Aransas Pass Police Department for the following areas in Aransas Pass: Ireland (both sides between 8th and 13th), Gettaway RV Park, Gaslight Village, Aransas Bay RV. If you require shelter, go to the Civic Center at 700 West Wheeler. If you are medically disabled and in this area, call 911 for assistance in evacuating.
Basic Incident Details
Last Updated
Wed, Sep 13, 2023 5:18 PM UTC
Incident Type
Wildfire
Fire Discovered
Wed, Sep 13, 2023 1:40 PM UTC
Location
17 miles northeast of Corpus Christi
Incident Commander
Nathan Wiedow, Texas A&M Forest Service
Coordinates
27.916666666667, -97.146944444444
Current Situation
Total Personnel
27
Size
300 Acres
Containment
0%
Significant Events
Fire is active and running with torching and spotting.
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