SAN ANTONIO – Two people were taken to an area hospital after a garage fire in Converse overnight, according to fire officials.
The fire was called in just before 3 a.m. at a home in the 6000 block of Kensinger Pass, not far from Elolf Elementary School and FM 1516.
Firefighters said when they arrived, they found flames inside the garage of a two-story home. The fire was able to spread and did damage to a laundry room. Firefighters, however, were able to knock down the fire quickly and without incident.
Fire officials said one person from inside the home was taken by ambulance to an area hospital after being burned in the foot. A second person had smoke inhalation.
Authorities say they think gas in a container may have fueled the fire after something ignited it.
Universal City, Live Oak, Randolph Air Force Base, Schertz, Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 10 and Converse fire departments all responded and helped.
Damage to the home is estimated at $200,000.