Massive Aransas County Fire Burns 54 Acres of Wetlands

A massive fire erupted in Aransas County, which had firefighters from all over rushing to help put out.

According to the Rockport Volunteer Fire Department, a massive fire ignited 54 acres of wetlands and heavy brush near Cape Valero in Aransas County.

Photos of the fire show enormous smoke clouds completely taking over the sky.

The fire came close to taking out multiple structures in the area, but thanks to the hard-working firefighters, no homes or structures were lost or damaged, Chief J. McAlister of the Rockport Volunteer Fire Department confirmed online.

Fire departments from surrounding counties rushed to the scene to help combat the huge amount of flames.

This fire was brought under control through the combined efforts of: • Rockport VFD • Fulton VFD • Lamar VFD • Aransas Pass FD • Ingleside VFD • Bayside VFD • Refugio VFD…

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