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Residents jump from apartment windows after man allegedly starts fire during domestic dispute, SAFD says
Read full article: Residents jump from apartment windows after man allegedly starts fire during domestic dispute, SAFD saysA fire at a Northeast Side apartment complex displaced multiple residents Monday night and left shaken tenants with unanswered questions.
Man allegedly sets fire to apartment, locks woman inside after argument, SAFD says
Read full article: Man allegedly sets fire to apartment, locks woman inside after argument, SAFD saysA man was detained after he allegedly set fire to an apartment with a woman locked inside after an argument, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Brush fires now posing threats for homes, businesses within San Antonio city limits
Read full article: Brush fires now posing threats for homes, businesses within San Antonio city limitsDry conditions and strong winds that have fanned the flames of recent brush fires, from the Hill Country to south Bexar County, are now causing similar problems within San Antonio city limits.
Kendall County issues disaster declaration due to wildfire risk, authorities say
Read full article: Kendall County issues disaster declaration due to wildfire risk, authorities sayWildfires across the Hill Country have caused Kendall County to declare a local disaster, according to the Kendall County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Marshal.
Two homes destroyed in fire on West Side, SAFD says; no injuries reported
Read full article: Two homes destroyed in fire on West Side, SAFD says; no injuries reportedTwo homes are expected to be total losses following a fire on the West Side on Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Medina County fire officials say Valley Oak Fire is 95% contained; 2 other fires are ‘out’
Read full article: Medina County fire officials say Valley Oak Fire is 95% contained; 2 other fires are ‘out’Medina County Emergency Services District 1 Fire Chief Clint Cooke told KSAT on Thursday afternoon that a fire that started on Wednesday is now nearly completely contained.
Duderstadt Road in Gillespie County reopens to residents after evacuation due to fire off I-10
Read full article: Duderstadt Road in Gillespie County reopens to residents after evacuation due to fire off I-10Duderstadt Road in Gillespie County has reopened only to residents after a fire off Interstate 10 led to evacuations on Monday, according to Gillespie County Sheriff Chris Ayala.
Fredericksburg rallies to aid farmers, ranchers as Crabapple Fire nears full containment
Read full article: Fredericksburg rallies to aid farmers, ranchers as Crabapple Fire nears full containmentIn the off season, the Gillespie County Fairgrounds usually sits empty — but this week, it’s overflowing with hay and feed.
Crabapple Fire: How to help residents, ranchers and farmers affected by wildfire north of Fredericksburg
Read full article: Crabapple Fire: How to help residents, ranchers and farmers affected by wildfire north of FredericksburgThe Crabapple Fire has scorched nearly 10,000 acres north of Fredericksburg, nine homes and numerous buildings destroyed and residents without hay and feed for their livestock. Here’s how to help.
MAP: Crabapple Fire size compared to San Antonio
Read full article: MAP: Crabapple Fire size compared to San AntonioTo put the Crabapple Fire burn scar in perspective, when overlaid over San Antonio, it’s the equivalent of a burned area from roughly St. Mary’s University, through downtown, then over to the Frost Bank Center.
Evo Entertainment in Schertz evacuated after ‘small fire,’ assistant fire chief says
Read full article: Evo Entertainment in Schertz evacuated after ‘small fire,’ assistant fire chief saysEvo Entertainment in Schertz was evacuated Monday evening after a “small fire,” according to Schertz Assistant Fire Chief John Perry.
Some residents in Gillespie County urged to evacuate due to spreading fire off I-10
Read full article: Some residents in Gillespie County urged to evacuate due to spreading fire off I-10Some residents in Gillespie County are urged to evacuate as a fire spreads off Interstate 10, according to the Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch.
‘It’s almost enough to make you cry': Crabapple Fire victims share stories, support from neighbors
Read full article: ‘It’s almost enough to make you cry': Crabapple Fire victims share stories, support from neighborsAs of 5 p.m. Monday, the Texas A&M Forest Service’s database said fire containment has climbed up to 65%, but there are still several people left with burned property and possessions.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency shelter for horses, cattle affected by Crabapple Fire
Read full article: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency shelter for horses, cattle affected by Crabapple FireThe San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is offering emergency shelter for horses and cattle affected by the Crabapple Fire.
Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aid
Read full article: Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aidAfter 40 structures were destroyed from the Duke Road fire last week, the Atascosa-Bexar County Line Volunteer Fire Department said they are collecting donations to help people in need.
Owner of Besame bar and food truck park near downtown plans to rebuild after fire
Read full article: Owner of Besame bar and food truck park near downtown plans to rebuild after fireAfter a fire at the Besame Bar and Food Truck Park over on N Alamo and E Grayson last week, owner Raymon Perry says he’s looking to rebuild the business.
Expected weekend winds have some people on edge, worried about more grassfires
Read full article: Expected weekend winds have some people on edge, worried about more grassfiresPeople are watching the weather in South Bexar County, hoping strong winds in the forecast won't lead to another round of grassfires for them.
Part of Besame bar near downtown heavily damaged in fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Part of Besame bar near downtown heavily damaged in fire, SAFD saysA fire early Thursday morning heavily damaged a portion of Besame Cocktail Bar and Food Truck Park near downtown, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Bexar County evacuation notice for brush fire accidentally spread further than actual flames
Read full article: Bexar County evacuation notice for brush fire accidentally spread further than actual flamesAn evacuation warning for the Calaveras Fire on Tuesday spread further than emergency officials intended.
‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s home
Read full article: ‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s homeGenesis Garcia’s neighborhood, located near the Bexar and Atascosa County lines, was in the path of Tuesday's destructive grass fire.
South Bexar County brush fire ‘contained,’ San Antonio city official says
Read full article: South Bexar County brush fire ‘contained,’ San Antonio city official saysA Tuesday brush fire that spread quickly and required the help of San Antonio firefighters and other agencies has been “contained,” city officials said Wednesday.
‘Looked like hell’: Bexar County residents share fears, relief after fires cause evacuations
Read full article: ‘Looked like hell’: Bexar County residents share fears, relief after fires cause evacuationsAs firefighters battled multiple wildfires in south and southeast Bexar County, residents recounted moments of fear and uncertainty when flames threatened their homes.
Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials say
Read full article: Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials sayOfficials have ordered a mandatory evacuation due to a fire that affected around 37 structures in south Bexar County and north Atascosa County.
SAFD fire chief says at least 5 structures affected by south Bexar County fire; residents can return home
Read full article: SAFD fire chief says at least 5 structures affected by south Bexar County fire; residents can return homeFirefighters are still on the scene of a grass fire Tuesday night on the Southeast Side, but a San Antonio official said residents are allowed to return to their homes.
Public Works called to clear debris after fire at North Side business damages several cars, SAFD says
Read full article: Public Works called to clear debris after fire at North Side business damages several cars, SAFD saysSan Antonio’s Public Works Department helped clear debris early Thursday after a fire damaged several objects at a North Side business.
West Side home heavily damaged after fire churned by wind, SAFD says
Read full article: West Side home heavily damaged after fire churned by wind, SAFD saysA home was left with heavy damage after a fire churned by high winds ripped through it and damaged another home nearby, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after fire on Northeast Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after fire on Northeast Side, SAFD saysA man was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a fire at a home on the Northeast Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
San Antonio mother, son continue to suffer with significant injuries after house exploded in 2021, attorney says
Read full article: San Antonio mother, son continue to suffer with significant injuries after house exploded in 2021, attorney saysAn explosion caused by natural gas left a San Antonio mother severely injured and her son permanently disabled, according to the family’s attorney.
CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosion
Read full article: CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosionA Bexar County jury found CPS Energy negligent on Monday for a 2021 explosion at an East Side home that injured two people, ordering the municipality to pay $109 in damages.
Turning the page: San Antonio rallies around ‘King of the Hill’ actor who lost South Side home, dogs in fire
Read full article: Turning the page: San Antonio rallies around ‘King of the Hill’ actor who lost South Side home, dogs in fireJonathan Joss told KSAT last week that at least one of his dogs died in the fire. In a Tuesday interview with KSAT, Joss said he lost three dogs, and a fourth remains missing.
Bexar County ESD first responders offer fire prevention, safety tips amid blazes in California
Read full article: Bexar County ESD first responders offer fire prevention, safety tips amid blazes in CaliforniaAs wildfires continue to burn in California, first responders from 10 Bexar County Emergency Services Districts (ESD) will hold a news conference Friday to address fire concerns and offer prevention tips.
Join KSAT Community to support Red Cross relief efforts of local fires, California wildfires
Read full article: Join KSAT Community to support Red Cross relief efforts of local fires, California wildfiresKSAT Community will hold a live televised phone bank for the American Red Cross Central and South Texas to help aid victims of local house fires and support the victims of the California wildfires.
Space heaters involved in 2 deadly fires this week; SAFD talks prevention and safety tips
Read full article: Space heaters involved in 2 deadly fires this week; SAFD talks prevention and safety tipsA San Antonio fire official shared fire safety tips after three deadly fires were reported in a three-day span in Bexar County.
ME’s office identifies 11-year-old boy killed in house fire in south Bexar County
Read full article: ME’s office identifies 11-year-old boy killed in house fire in south Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a house fire in far south Bexar County on Monday.
Fire at Navarro High School was ‘quickly extinguished’, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Fire at Navarro High School was ‘quickly extinguished’, sheriff’s office saysA fire was “quickly extinguished” at Navarro High School on Monday after school, according to the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal.
Multiple fire crews in Bexar County battled flames at home where couch caught on fire, officials say
Read full article: Multiple fire crews in Bexar County battled flames at home where couch caught on fire, officials sayOfficials said multiple Bexar County fire departments responded to a house fire caused by a space heater that lit a couch on fire.
‘You have nothing to take with you’: Man displaced after apartment fire shares concerns
Read full article: ‘You have nothing to take with you’: Man displaced after apartment fire shares concernsA Friday afternoon fire at an apartment complex on Jackson Keller Road left 26 people displaced from their homes and belongings.
SAFD says at least half of a North Side apartment building is a ‘total loss’
Read full article: SAFD says at least half of a North Side apartment building is a ‘total loss’The San Antonio Fire Department said that approximately 100 San Antonio firefighters responded to a North Side apartment fire on Friday.
Videos show deadly wildfires burning through Los Angeles area
Read full article: Videos show deadly wildfires burning through Los Angeles areaFast-moving wildfires are burning through the Los Angeles area, killing at least two people and causing thousands of residents to flee as homes and businesses are destroyed.
Rebuilding in the new year: Southwest Side residents blame fireworks for destructive fire
Read full article: Rebuilding in the new year: Southwest Side residents blame fireworks for destructive fireSome San Antonio homeowners are forced to pick up the pieces after they said midnight fireworks on New Year’s Eve sparked a fire that destroyed two homes on the Southwest Side.
Wooden barn in Hondo goes up in flames; police searching for persons of interest
Read full article: Wooden barn in Hondo goes up in flames; police searching for persons of interestThe Hondo Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the persons of interest who may be involved in a New Year’s Day fire.
Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daña cuatro pequeños negocios, dice SAFD
Read full article: Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daña cuatro pequeños negocios, dice SAFDEl Departamento de Bomberos de San Antonio está investigando un incendio que provocó la pérdida total de una casa y dañó un edificio con cuatro negocios en el lado este de la ciudad.
East Side fire destroys home, damages four small businesses, SAFD says
Read full article: East Side fire destroys home, damages four small businesses, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department is investigating a fire that led to the total loss of a home and damaged a building with four small businesses on the East Side.