Smelling smoke? Two wildfires burning in area, according to Texas A&M Forest Service

Those in the Coastal Bend area may smell smoke outside Friday morning due to two wildfires in the area.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Hayfield South fire in Kenedy County has burned at least 5,000 acres as of 9:30 a.m. The fire is 35% contained. A wind shift in the area caused the fire to grow with two active fire fronts last night, the agency shared on social media.

Another fire, called the Lab East fire in Duval County, has burned at least 100 acres as of 9:30 a.m. and is 50% contained.

The Texas A&M Forest Service said the accelerated drying of dead surface fuel is ongoing and will continue through the weekend, especially along and west of I-35 and into South Texas.

According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, an elevated fire danger will continue through Saturday and Sunday with dry and breezy conditions. Smoke can be smelled in the area due to a shift in the wind toward the Corpus Christi and Portland area.

“Stay cautious of any outdoor activity that may cause a spark!” the agency said in a post.

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