Wildfire — Coastal Kenedy, Texas

2024-05-02 · Coastal Kenedy, Texas

Event narrative

A wildfire started by unknown causes occurred in brush near Penascal Rincon, in northeast Kenedy County just south of Baffin Bay. The fire burned 419 acres before being contained by early evening on May 2nd.

Wider weather episode

A wildfire occurred on May 2, 2024 over Penescal, TX in coastal Kenedy County. The wildfire burned 419 acres before becoming 100% contained. The cause of the wildfire was unknown.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188816. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.