Wildfire, Coastal Aransas County
- When
- April 9, 12:19 PM CST to April 15, 6:02 AM CST
- Where
- Coastal Aransas County forecast zone
- Reported by
- Park/Forest Service
- Coordinates
- 28.015, -97.074 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The fire, which ignited on April 9, 2025, near Highway 35, burned approximately 157 acres and resulted in the destruction of multiple structures before becoming fully contained on April 15th. Reports indicate that 18 homes and 21 additional buildings, including outbuildings and camper trailers, were destroyed. Additionally, a local sawmill business suffered a total loss due to the fire (KIII TV).
While an exact damage cost figure is unavailable, considering the number of structures destroyed, the loss of a commercial business, and the extensive emergency response, the total damage cost is likely to be in the millions of dollars. For instance, if we conservatively estimate the average value of each destroyed home at $150,000, the loss from homes alone would amount to $2.7 million. This does not account for the additional buildings, business losses, and firefighting expenses. The firefighting efforts involved 42 agencies, deploying 35 brush trucks, 21 tankers, 29 EMS units, and 251 personnel. Such a large-scale response would have incurred significant costs related to personnel, equipment, and logistics.