CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A grass fire broke out on Padre Island near El Soccorro Loop Monday morning that officials believe was started by a lightning strike.
Luckily, no homes or businesses were in any danger, officials said.
Corpus Christi Fire Department and Nueces County ESD#2 worked against high winds to put out the fire. They were able to get it under control around 10:30 a.m. this morning.
They said the high winds actually blew the blaze toward the water.
As a reminder, much of South Texas is still in a burn ban, so please exercise caution.
"Use common sense. We're in a burn ban right now, for those that don't have common sense, so make sure you abide by the burn ban. Use common sense. If its windy like this, of course, you're not gonna be able to contain all your embers," said Corpus Christi Fire Department's Billy Belyeu.
About ten acres burned total. Firefighters said they will stay on alert as fire conditions are expected to remain higher than normal.
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