Campfires, bonfires, etc. are permitted on Padre Island beaches except during times of drought or otherwise posted. Dana waited too late before getting this photo … it was taken after their big blaze had burned down.
Nearby Campfire
The interesting thing is that a wood cross atop the nearby hill of sand is now missing. Hummm! Someone may have needed firewood.
Then, in the wee hours of 1 December 2011 we awoke when a Police car went north down the beach and sounded his chirper with his red flashing light in the middle of the night. Then, we saw lights flashing in the window and looked to see way to the south. The sky was orange over the dunes. So, Dad went to the top of the dunes and ran back saying "the Island was on fire" … "Get your camera". At the time, it stretched over a mile long. But, as it turned out the fire was too far away to get a good picture at night now about 4:30 AM.
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