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Roof of Lanier High School catches fire, SAFD says

San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at Lanier High School on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – A torch left on the roof of Lanier High School led to a fire Tuesday night.

San Antonio firefighters responded to the high school, located at 1514 W. César E Chávez Blvd., around 9:30 p.m. after the torch left by a construction crew left an object smoldering, according to an official at the scene.

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Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but there were concerns about water damage inside the building.

The damage is estimated to be a few thousand dollars.

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