8/24/2025 1:37PM UPDATE:
The large brush fire that started at Padre Island National Seashore Friday night is now at 70% containment, according to fire officials.
The brush fire has burned aronud 3,000 acres, with several large, unburned areas still within the perimeter.
Officials confirm that the fire was started by a lightning strike in the late afternoon on August 22.
There continues to be no threat to the public or structures. No closures to roads, beaches, or other visitor facilities are currently in place.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Officials with the Corpus Christi Fire Department tell Kris 6 News there is a large brush fire on Padre Island National Seashore.
It is unclear how the fire started, but was decided to let the fire burn, as it is far from any structure and difficult to access.
The smoke from that fire is now banking down into the London and Southside of Corpus Christi, between Weber and Greenwood.
Officials say the fire could burn for 24 to 36 hours.
Park rangers are aware and agreed with the decision to let it burn.
There is now a general smell and sight of smoke on the Southside.
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