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San Patricio County officials, residents describe fast-moving Sinton fire, urge sustained recovery support
Summary
County officials and residents recounted a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes near Sinton, praised responders and volunteers, and called for ongoing support; a resident announced a town hall on forming an emergency services district.
A fast-moving wildfire near Sinton destroyed dozens of homes and prompted county leaders to call for sustained recovery efforts, residents said at the San Patricio County Commissioners Court meeting.
Judge Krebs and several commissioners described chaotic fire conditions, extensive volunteer and mutual‑aid response, and heavy property damage. “We lost 21 homes we know of that went down during the fire and I think 4 or 5 more have been declared total losses that are still standing. So we lost 26 homes out there,” Judge Krebs said during remarks thanking first responders and volunteers.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the speed…
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