SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters have responded to a 2-alarm fire at a warehouse just west of downtown early Wednesday morning.
The fire was called just before 7 a.m. at a Cold King warehouse in the 800 block of Buena Vista Street, not far from South Frio Street and Interstate 10.
According to San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson Woody Woodward, firefighters managed to stop the fire at the front section of the business, which is said to involve refrigeration or cooler units. They are presently working to put out the rest of the fire.
Massive flames could be seen from the building, which is located next to the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. The flames were still going as of 7:40 a.m.
Woodward said one person was inside and they managed to get safely out. The man had been sleeping inside with permission from the owner. Investigators, however, say they do not believe the fire is suspicious and the cause is not currently known.
Woodward said due to the nature of the fire it’s unlikely they’ll ever be able to determine the exact cause. The have been no injuries to firefighters.
Roads in the area were closed off, as emergency crews worked at the scene. The fire is causing some traffic delays near I-35 at Cesar Chavez.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major fire causing some traffic delays near I-35 at Cesar Chavez. Fire reported at 800 Buena Vista. Take caution in area as fire crews work scene. pic.twitter.com/aCt1BUoWHU
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According to the San Antonio Fire Department website, as many as 32 units responded to the call.
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