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Fire crews battling 20-acre fire in Rockport

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By: Veronica Flores-Herrera

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Several fire crews are battling a huge fire in Rockport.

According to the Aransas County Office of Emergency Management, a fire has erupted on FM 1069 and Cape Valero Road in Rockport.

Fire Chief Jamie McAlister, the Rockport Volunteer Fire Department, and Texas A&M Forest Service are on the scene.

Fire crews battling 20-acre fire in Rockport

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire spread across 20 acres but is now contained.

Everyone is being asked to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely.

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