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West Side house fire causes roughly $10k in damage, SAFD says
Read full article: West Side house fire causes roughly $10k in damage, SAFD saysA fire that started in a back house damaged a home on the city’s West Side and left one person injured early Wednesday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Electrical issue in garage sparks fire at South Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: Electrical issue in garage sparks fire at South Side home, SAFD saysTwo people are displaced after a fire broke out at a home on the South Side due to an electrical issue in the garage, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Survivor of San Marcos apartment fire uses inspiring attitude to help others
Read full article: Survivor of San Marcos apartment fire uses inspiring attitude to help othersZach Sutterfield survived the massive Iconic Village Apartments fire in San Marcos in 2018, losing two of his roommates and almost his own life.
Freír un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendios
Read full article: Freír un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendiosUno de los errores más peligrosos es sumergir el pavo antes de que esté completamente descongelado. Hacerlo rápidamente crea una peligrosa bola de fuego.
Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week
Read full article: Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention WeekThis is Fire Prevention Week, which is a good time to resurface a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Vehicle catches fire in parking garage near University Hospital, SAFD says
Read full article: Vehicle catches fire in parking garage near University Hospital, SAFD saysA vehicle was on fire inside a parking garage at University Hospital on the Northwest Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
North Side apartment fire leaves one unit unlivable, SAFD says
Read full article: North Side apartment fire leaves one unit unlivable, SAFD saysAn early morning fire at an apartment complex left a unit unlivable and several others damaged by water and smoke, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
‘Total loss’: Northeast Side home destroyed, neighbor’s house damaged after fire, SAFD says
Read full article: ‘Total loss’: Northeast Side home destroyed, neighbor’s house damaged after fire, SAFD saysA Northeast home was destroyed and a neighbor’s house was damaged after a fire Wednesday afternoon, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson said.
Gas line on RV breaks, burns exteriors of two homes on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Gas line on RV breaks, burns exteriors of two homes on South Side, SAFD saysA fire caused by a broken gas line on an RV totaled the vehicle and damaged the exterior of two nearby homes, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Man arrested on roof of post office in connection with string of overnight arsons, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested on roof of post office in connection with string of overnight arsons, SAPD saysA 20-year-old man was taken into custody overnight in connection with a string of arsons and possible robbery, according to San Antonio police.
North Side fire rips through home, damages another, SAFD says
Read full article: North Side fire rips through home, damages another, SAFD saysAn early morning fire on the North Side left one home totaled and a second home with an estimated $20,000 in damage, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
No injuries reported following Leon Valley apartment complex fire, official says
Read full article: No injuries reported following Leon Valley apartment complex fire, official saysLeon Valley Assistant Fire Chief Chris Willis told KSAT on Saturday that no one was injured in a Friday night apartment fire.
Questions remain after fire at East Side motel; no injuries reported, SAFD says
Read full article: Questions remain after fire at East Side motel; no injuries reported, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire late Wednesday night at a motel on the city’s East Side.
3 people displaced after early-morning house fire on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: 3 people displaced after early-morning house fire on South Side, SAFD saysThree residents were displaced following a house fire on the city’s South Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Read full article: South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials sayA fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
Firefighters rescue woman from burning home on Northeast Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Firefighters rescue woman from burning home on Northeast Side, SAFD saysA woman was hospitalized after she was rescued from a fire on the city’s Northeast Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Early-morning fire damages North Side home; no reported injuries, SAFD says
Read full article: Early-morning fire damages North Side home; no reported injuries, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine how a fire started at a home on the city’s North Side early Thursday morning.
Residents of South Side home safely escape early-morning house fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Residents of South Side home safely escape early-morning house fire, SAFD saysThe residents of a South Side home were able to safely escape a house fire early Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators working to determine cause of fire at NW Side apartment complex
Read full article: Fire investigators working to determine cause of fire at NW Side apartment complexSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine who or what started a fire at an apartment complex on the city’s Northwest Side overnight.
Firefighters battled large blaze at Spa Crafters warehouse on North Side
Read full article: Firefighters battled large blaze at Spa Crafters warehouse on North SideAuthorities are investigating the cause of a large fire at a hob tub store on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Entire apartment building now off limits after destructive fire in Medical Center
Read full article: Entire apartment building now off limits after destructive fire in Medical CenterFire tore through the roof of one of the buildings at the Fountainhead apartments Thursday afternoon. Now, the entire building has been placed out of commission for the people who lived there.
City of San Antonio budget planning hindered by unresolved fire contract negotiations
Read full article: City of San Antonio budget planning hindered by unresolved fire contract negotiationsThe City of San Antonio will head into its budget planning next week with a multi-million dollar question mark in the place of its second-largest contract.
Fire envelops former restaurant near Woodlawn Lake Park, no reported injuries
Read full article: Fire envelops former restaurant near Woodlawn Lake Park, no reported injuriesA vacant building that use to house a former restaurant caught fire, prompting road closures on the Northwest Side on Wednesday.
Fire causes partial collapse at First Baptist Church’s secondary chapel in downtown Dallas, reports say
Read full article: Fire causes partial collapse at First Baptist Church’s secondary chapel in downtown Dallas, reports sayA Dallas fire captain said the fire caused First Baptist Dallas' secondary chapel to "largely" collapse.
Floresville homeowners still adding up damage caused by gas line explosion
Read full article: Floresville homeowners still adding up damage caused by gas line explosionPeople in a Floresville neighborhood are still assessing the damage to their homes from a gas line explosion that rocked the area Tuesday afternoon.
Pregnant San Antonio couple adapts to new living situation after losing their apartment to fire
Read full article: Pregnant San Antonio couple adapts to new living situation after losing their apartment to fireFire sweeps through multiple apartments and leaves pregnant couple staying with family just one month away from the wife's due date.
East Side home damaged by late-night fire; cause still under investigation, SAFD says
Read full article: East Side home damaged by late-night fire; cause still under investigation, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the city’s East Side late Thursday night.
Electrical fire displaces 3 residents from home on far Southwest Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Electrical fire displaces 3 residents from home on far Southwest Side, SAFD saysThree residents were displaced from a home following an electrical fire on the city’s far Southwest Side Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Apartment fire displaces residents, leaves dozens without power, SAFD says
Read full article: Apartment fire displaces residents, leaves dozens without power, SAFD saysA dozen apartment units are ruined following a structure fire Tuesday on the Northeast Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators working to determine cause of garage fire at home on far North Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire investigators working to determine cause of garage fire at home on far North Side, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a garage fire at a home on the city’s far North Side early Friday morning.
Family grapples with new normal after home is completely destroyed by fire
Read full article: Family grapples with new normal after home is completely destroyed by fireThree people survived a house fire on Friday. The San Antonio Fire Department believes the fire started near the chimney and then claimed an entire family home on Burning Sunrise Drive.
Puppy killed, car destroyed in garage fire at home on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Puppy killed, car destroyed in garage fire at home on South Side, SAFD saysA puppy was killed and a car was destroyed following a garage fire at a home on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Second homeowner finds damage from fire that destroyed neighboring West Side home
Read full article: Second homeowner finds damage from fire that destroyed neighboring West Side homeThe fire that destroyed her neighbor's home also melted the siding on Karen Parchem's home. Her neighbor also lost as many as four pets in the fire.
3 pets killed, fourth unaccounted for after fire causes $150K in damage to West Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: 3 pets killed, fourth unaccounted for after fire causes $150K in damage to West Side home, SAFD saysThree pets were killed and a fourth is unaccounted for following a garage fire at a home on the city’s far West Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Suspicious car fires at auto repair shop set off sparks, popping noises, witness says
Read full article: Suspicious car fires at auto repair shop set off sparks, popping noises, witness saysSomeone intentionally vandalized seven cars in the parking lot of AAMCO Transmission, also setting fire to some of them.
‘It’s time for change’: Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department merges with county emergency services district
Read full article: ‘It’s time for change’: Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department merges with county emergency services districtAll staff, gear and stations transferred over with the merger at the beginning of June.
San Antonio Flying J travel center destroyed by fire rises from the ashes
Read full article: San Antonio Flying J travel center destroyed by fire rises from the ashesThe travel center and truck stop, located near Interstate 10 and Foster Road, burned to the ground in December 2022. Now, it's back in business.
Motorized mobility chair sparked house fire that killed man, arson investigators say
Read full article: Motorized mobility chair sparked house fire that killed man, arson investigators sayA man who used a mobility chair to get around died as a result of a fire in his home. Arson investigators now believe that chair is what caused the fire.
Homeowners calling for changes after brush fire burns too close to East Side neighborhood
Read full article: Homeowners calling for changes after brush fire burns too close to East Side neighborhoodA brush fire near Interstate 10 and Foster Road Sunday afternoon scorched the backyard fences of some homes nearby. Homeowners say the owner of the property where the fire started should make changes to prevent that kind of danger in the future.
Building’s roof partially collapses after early-morning fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Building’s roof partially collapses after early-morning fire, SAFD saysA commercial building on the city’s Northeast Side was nearly destroyed by a fire early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire investigators trying to figure out cause of fire at West Side convenience store, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire investigators trying to figure out cause of fire at West Side convenience store, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire at a convenience store on the city’s West Side early Thursday morning.
Man hospitalized with burns following house fire on far West Side, firefighters say
Read full article: Man hospitalized with burns following house fire on far West Side, firefighters sayOne person was hospitalized following a fire at a far West Side home late Monday night, according to fire officials.
Neighbors help family escape house fire; no reported injuries, SAFD says
Read full article: Neighbors help family escape house fire; no reported injuries, SAFD saysSome Northwest Side neighbors helped a family to safety after a fire broke out at a home on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Family of 3 unharmed following garage fire at home on Northeast Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Family of 3 unharmed following garage fire at home on Northeast Side, SAFD saysA family of three was able to safely escape a garage fire at a home on the city’s Northeast Side early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fire destroys detached garage that was converted into workshop at South Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire destroys detached garage that was converted into workshop at South Side home, SAFD saysA fire destroyed a detached garage that was converted into a workshop at a home on the city’s South Side early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
‘It’s suspicious’: SAFD investigating series of fires in Northwest Side neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It’s suspicious’: SAFD investigating series of fires in Northwest Side neighborhoodSeveral suspicious fires broke out on the city's Northwest Side early Monday morning, including one at an apartment complex. Investigators are trying to determine if they're related.
House used by homeless people a ‘total loss’ after early-morning mattress fire, SAFD says
Read full article: House used by homeless people a ‘total loss’ after early-morning mattress fire, SAFD saysA small home that some homeless were staying in on the city’s far South Side was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
San Antonio fire investigators trying to figure out cause of shed fire at home on Northeast Side
Read full article: San Antonio fire investigators trying to figure out cause of shed fire at home on Northeast SideSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the city’s Northeast Side early Monday morning.
‘We will rebuild’: Local pastor responds to fire that heavily damaged church
Read full article: ‘We will rebuild’: Local pastor responds to fire that heavily damaged churchA fire that started on the outside of New Testament Missionary Baptist Church caused heavy damage inside the building. Arson investigators are trying to determine how it started.
Overnight fire damages home in Northwest Bexar County; no reported injuries
Read full article: Overnight fire damages home in Northwest Bexar County; no reported injuriesThe residents of a Northwest Bexar County home were able to avoid injury after a house fire spread overnight, according to the Bexar County Fire Department.
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
Read full article: A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozensA fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.
Fire investigators trying to determine shed fire on Northeast Side
Read full article: Fire investigators trying to determine shed fire on Northeast SideA fully-engulfed shed fire came dangerously close to spreading to an apartment complex on the city’s Northeast Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Downstairs neighbor discovers closet fire at Northeast Side apartment complex, SAFD says
Read full article: Downstairs neighbor discovers closet fire at Northeast Side apartment complex, SAFD saysA late-night fire at a Northeast Side apartment complex has caused more than $15,000 worth of damage to an upstairs apartment, the San Antonio Fire Department said.
Overnight fire causes roughly $75,000 in damage to Southwest Side home; no injuries reported
Read full article: Overnight fire causes roughly $75,000 in damage to Southwest Side home; no injuries reportedSan Antonio fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the city’s Southwest Side overnight.
Bexar County residents push fire preparation, native plant preservation after largest wildfire in Texas history
Read full article: Bexar County residents push fire preparation, native plant preservation after largest wildfire in Texas historyCibolo Canyons Firewise community leaders say they want to limit the chances of a wildfire spreading in their neighborhood.
Medical examiner investigating death of man found inside burning home
Read full article: Medical examiner investigating death of man found inside burning homeSan Antonio firefighters found the man dead after putting out huge flames in his home. They were not able to say right away whether he died as a result of the fire or, perhaps, in another way.
Unoccupied 2-story home on East Side destroyed by late-night fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Unoccupied 2-story home on East Side destroyed by late-night fire, SAFD saysAn unoccupied two-story home on the city’s East Side was destroyed by a fire late Wednesday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Authorities search for suspect who set fire in motel room near Leon Valley
Read full article: Authorities search for suspect who set fire in motel room near Leon ValleyA search for a suspect is on after someone set a fire inside a motel room near Leon Valley early Monday morning, according to officials.
Early-morning fire causes roughly $85,000 in damage to South Side home after spreading to attic, SAFD says
Read full article: Early-morning fire causes roughly $85,000 in damage to South Side home after spreading to attic, SAFD saysAn early-morning fire severely damaged a South Side home after it made its way to the attic early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Burglar bars impede firefighters battling flames at abandoned East Side home
Read full article: Burglar bars impede firefighters battling flames at abandoned East Side homeBurglar bars on the windows made putting out a fire at an East Side home difficult early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.