CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — UPDATE:
Fire crews tell 3News the fire is under control and crews were able to prevent a storage facility and homes from catching on fire.
Steven Loving, Fire Chief of the Ingleside Fire department says they started receiving phone calls from drivers on highway 361 between Ingleside and Aransas Pass regarding multiple flames being seen.
The fire department arrived on scene and determined that there was a brush fire. Chief loving says the cooler temperatures created a faster moving fire.
Storage buildings and two homes were in the immediate path of the fire, Chief Loving says there were no damages to the storage buildings and homes.
Other crews were also on the scene including Aransas Pass Fire Department and Rockport Volunteer Fire Department.
No injures or damages have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
3News is on the scene and will provide more information as it becomes available.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED:
Ingleside Police are urging residents to use extreme caution in the area of Kenny Lane and SH 361 as fire crews work to put out a fire in the area.
Police are asking residents to take an alternate route and if you must travel that way slow down to ensure the safety of all first responders.
This is a developing situation stay with 3News for the latest information.
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