Crews Battle Grass Fire Near I-37 - KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend

A brush fire broke out Saturday afternoon around 2:00 PM.

Crews battled the blaze near I-37 and Highway 77 for more than an hour before the flames were under control.

The Odem Fire Department was the first to respond, they called in for back-up from surrounding departments. Responders say the strong winds and dry conditions made it difficult to put this fire out.

Crews will remain on scene in case and hot spots flare up again.