SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters responded to a reported fire on the city’s West Side early Wednesday morning that they’re calling suspicious.
The fire was reported around 10 a.m. in the 100 block of Alta Sita, not far from South General McMullen Drive and Our Lady of the Lake University.
Firefighters said when they arrived, they found flames showing in the back of the building. Despite the heavy winds, the fire was knocked down quickly and without incident.
Fire officials said they found several mattresses inside the building, leading them to believe squatters may have been staying inside. The fire has been called suspicious and arson investigators are now working to determine the exact cause.
One person was detained by police at the scene for questioning. No one was inside the building and no injuries were reported.
According to the San Antonio Fire Department website, as many as 13 units answered the call.