Nueces County ESD 2

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

CCFD & ESD 2 responded to a grass fire on PR 22 & Access Rd 4 caused arching from a power line. Agencies worked well together to keep the fire from spreading at no point were there any structures in danger and there were no injuries or any other damage reported. Island resident should expect estimated interruptions with their power until 3 PM today.

10/19/2026

At approximately 12:26 PM, ESD #2 and CCFD responded to a Travel Trailer fire at Malaquite Beach.

The Travel Trailer sustained extensive damage and was considered a total loss.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

10/17/2026

CCFD & ESD2 responded to the report of a residential fire 14500 Tesoro. Units arrived on scene to find moderate smoke in the house and we’re able to locate a fire in the master bath. Fire was contained quickly and sustained damage was confined to the master bath/exterior wall. No injuries to the homeowners, their pets or responders.

10/17/2026

CCFD & ESD 2 responded to 3500 blk of Shore Dr for the report of an unoccupied vessel in the water. Personnel worked together and launched a FD boat. Personnel got to the boat and ensured that it was empty, by the contents it appeared that it had been abandoned. No injuries or missing persons were reported.

10/16/2026

Can you believe it! It’s time to start preparing for the annual ESD #2 Float! Santa has called on the help of a very special cow to assist in raising money! ESD #2 crew, trucks AND SPARKY will be at Chick Fil A October 29, 2026 5 PM to 9 PM to raise money! Come see us, 20% of all proceeds from the restaurant go to benefiting the annual float

10/14/2026

ESD2 & CCFD are on scene of a reported commercial building fire near 9600 SPID. First arriving units located trailers in the back of Safe Storage building on fire. Please avoid the area as this is still an active scene.

10/12/2026

At 11:53 multiple agencies including ESD2, CCFD, TPW, USCG, CCPD, Beach Rescue, responded to a GPS activation near the ICW & the entrance to Padre Isles. First arriving personnel learned that an adult male had been thrown from a boat and missing. After an extensive search over multiple hours an adult male was located deceased. TPW is investigating. That portion of the waterway is now open.

10/11/2026

**Structure Fire Response**

At approximately 3:20 a.m.,ESD #2, CCFD and NAS Fire were dispatched to a structure fire in the **4000 block of Walker Dr.**

Upon arrival, crews encountered a fire involving a bedroom, reportedly originating near an e-bike battery charger.

The fire caused moderate damage to the bedroom. Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of firefighters, crews were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the residence.

**Fire Safety Reminder:** Always use manufacturer-approved chargers for e-bikes and other lithium-ion battery-powered devices. Avoid charging batteries unattended or while sleeping.

10/09/2026

Water is definitely coming up on the beach, exercise caution!