February 2 Cactus Gardens Apartments fire response
San Marcos
Summary
A fire destroyed four homes and displaced four families at the Cactus Gardens Apartments. The property manager came to thank the Fire and Sheriff's Departments for their fast, coordinated response — and the mayor and deputy mayor for showing up on-site.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
New development pays fire mitigation fees that fund district capital projects over the next five years.
Displaced tenants and the broader apartment community received rapid emergency response and city support.
Four families lost their homes in the fire and were displaced.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - May 12, 2026
The fire district formally renewed its participation in the countywide fire mitigation fee program and adopted a five-year spending plan for those fees.
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City Council (Regular) - Feb 10, 2026
A fire destroyed four homes and displaced four families at the Cactus Gardens Apartments. The property manager came to thank the Fire and Sheriff's Departments for their fast, coordinated response — and the mayor and deputy mayor for showing up on-site.
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