Grass Fire Destroys Four Homes in Atascosa County

No injuries reported as crews battle blaze near Pleasanton

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:10pm

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A fast-moving grass fire tore through a line of houses in unincorporated Atascosa County on Thursday afternoon, leaving four homes destroyed but no reported injuries. Firefighters were called around 1:40 p.m. to the 100 block of Way Cross Road, near Old Pleasanton Road, where they arrived to find a large blaze already involving multiple structures.

Why it matters

Atascosa County has seen a rise in spring wildfires in recent years due to prolonged dry weather, with the Fire Marshal's Office warning of heightened wildfire danger. This latest incident highlights the ongoing threat to homes and property in the region, as well as the need for effective emergency response and prevention measures.

The details

According to KSAT, the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed that four houses were a total loss, and seven vehicles were also destroyed. The fire is believed to have started as a grass fire, with shifting winds making the blaze feel unpredictable to nearby residents. The property sits just a couple of blocks from where a large grass fire burned through the same neighborhood in March 2025.

  • The fire was reported around 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
  • Firefighters worked the flames through the afternoon and into the night to contain the blaze.

The players

Atascosa County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that confirmed the details of the fire and the damage it caused.

Atascosa County Fire Marshal Ronald Sanchez

The county official who told KSAT that the fire started as a grass fire and that seven vehicles were also destroyed.

Ivy Nichols

A neighbor who described the thick, rolling smoke and the frantic scramble to protect nearby buildings.

Ellis Tracy

A neighbor who climbed a ladder to spray down flames that had caught leaves on the roof of his backyard shop.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of black smoke first, and it was just billowing.”

— Ivy Nichols, Neighbor

“I climbed a ladder to spray down flames that had caught leaves on the roof of my backyard shop.”

— Ellis Tracy, Neighbor

What’s next

The Atascosa County Fire Marshal's Office, which handles origin-and-cause investigations, remains the local point of contact for information and follow-up. As of Friday afternoon, officials had not released an official cause of the fire, and residents displaced by the loss of their homes are working through immediate needs while they wait for details on recovery resources.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing threat of wildfires in Atascosa County and the need for proactive measures to protect homes and property. With dry conditions persisting, local authorities must continue to prioritize fire prevention, emergency response, and support for affected residents in the aftermath of such disasters.