City of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) – The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a brush fire near the AEP-Texas substation on Holly Street near Staples Street. The fire call came in at 2:23 p.m., on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and the fire was contained at 3:39 p.m.

An AEP spokesman says the cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. AEP also reported a number of power outages in several neighborhoods. Power was restored as of 6:20 p.m.

Several City intersections were also without power. The Public Works Department utilized a battery backup system to allow the traffic signals to continue operating. Power has now been restored to all intersections.