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Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediator
Read full article: Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediatorAfter eight bargaining sessions over the past five weeks, the two sides can’t even remain at the same table, and city negotiators have suggested bringing in a mediator to facilitate further talks.
5 dogs saved from mobile home fire in South Bexar County, firefighters say
Read full article: 5 dogs saved from mobile home fire in South Bexar County, firefighters sayBexar County Emergency Services District firefighters saved as many as five dogs from an overnight mobile home fire late Sunday night.
Fire in attached townhomes displaces 2 families on Northeast Side
Read full article: Fire in attached townhomes displaces 2 families on Northeast SideAn overnight fire between two attached townhomes has displaced two families early Wednesday morning, according to firefighters with Bexar County Emergency Services District 10.
Firefighters put out fire at abandoned CPS Energy facility just south of downtown; no reported injuries
Read full article: Firefighters put out fire at abandoned CPS Energy facility just south of downtown; no reported injuriesSan Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned CPS Energy facility just south of downtown late Sunday night.
San Antonio firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire at warehouse just west of downtown
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire at warehouse just west of downtownSan Antonio firefighters have responded to a 2-alarm fire at a warehouse just west of downtown early Wednesday morning.
Early-morning fire destroys 1 home, threatens another on city’s East Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Early-morning fire destroys 1 home, threatens another on city’s East Side, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters worked to put out a fire that burned through one home and threatened to burn another on the city’s East Side early Monday morning.
SAFD responds to fire in Southtown; Food Bank’s Turkey Trot 5K rerouted due to response
Read full article: SAFD responds to fire in Southtown; Food Bank’s Turkey Trot 5K rerouted due to responseSan Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at a home in Southtown, which ended up rerouting a 5K on Thanksgiving Day morning.
San Antonio firefighters put out kitchen fire at downtown hotel; no injuries reported, SAFD says
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters put out kitchen fire at downtown hotel; no injuries reported, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters responded to a fire in a kitchen in a downtown hotel early Thursday morning.
Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfires
Read full article: Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfiresFire departments from Selma to Wilson County and Leon Springs to Helotes formed an east and west strike team of state-certified firefighters who are experts in extinguishing wildland fires.
Pediatric burn camp partners with firefighters to raise awareness for burn survivors
Read full article: Pediatric burn camp partners with firefighters to raise awareness for burn survivorsThe Texas Burn Survivor Society’s (TBSS) annual pediatric burn camp returned after a three-year hiatus this past Sunday.
Fire damages converted garage at South Side home; no one injured, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire damages converted garage at South Side home; no one injured, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters are trying to figure out what caused a fire inside a converted garage at a home on the city’s South Side late Monday night.
First responders in crisis need your help: Here’s what you can do
Read full article: First responders in crisis need your help: Here’s what you can doFor many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.
New Jersey home explodes with firefighters inside; 5 injured
Read full article: New Jersey home explodes with firefighters inside; 5 injuredAuthorities say a New Jersey house where smoke had been reported exploded with volunteer firefighters inside, injuring five and sending two to a hospital for treatment of burns.
Man taken to hospital in critical condition following ‘dangerous’ fire at far North Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: Man taken to hospital in critical condition following ‘dangerous’ fire at far North Side home, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters rescued a man who was unconscious inside a burning home in the Encino Park area on the far North Side.
Denny’s kitchen fire spreads through Flying J along I-10 on East Side, destroys building
Read full article: Denny’s kitchen fire spreads through Flying J along I-10 on East Side, destroys buildingSan Antonio firefighters responded to a massive fire at a Flying J and Denny’s along Interstate 10 on the East Side on Thursday morning.
Fire at abandoned home on far West Side spread to surrounding brush, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire at abandoned home on far West Side spread to surrounding brush, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters are looking for answers after a fire at an abandoned home spread to some neighboring brush early Thursday morning.
Permanently closed bar on Northeast Side erupts in flames, has roof collapse, SAFD says
Read full article: Permanently closed bar on Northeast Side erupts in flames, has roof collapse, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters have responded to a fire at a permanently shut down bar on the city’s Northeast Side early Wednesday morning.
National group meets in SA to discuss prevention of firefighter deaths
Read full article: National group meets in SA to discuss prevention of firefighter deathsFirefighters from around the world convened in San Antonio Monday to improve safety standards. The organization is dedicated to the families of fallen firefighters – finding ways to prevent deaths in the first place.
Early-morning fire damages home on East Side; downed power line lands on truck, SAFD says
Read full article: Early-morning fire damages home on East Side; downed power line lands on truck, SAFD saysPeople, pets and power lines were all concerns for San Antonio firefighters who were called to a burning East Side home early Tuesday morning.
15 families displaced after fire rips through apartment complex in Medical Center area
Read full article: 15 families displaced after fire rips through apartment complex in Medical Center areaA large fire ravaged 18 apartments in the Medical Center area, forcing 15 families to find new housing, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Firefighters in Atascosa County ‘overwhelmed’ by high call volume, limited resources
Read full article: Firefighters in Atascosa County ‘overwhelmed’ by high call volume, limited resourcesThe drought and record-breaking heat are affecting the Atascosa County fire departments’ call volume and budgets this year.
Firefighters battle heavy flames at auto repair shop and storage facility on South Side
Read full article: Firefighters battle heavy flames at auto repair shop and storage facility on South SideSan Antonio firefighters battled heavy flames at an auto repair shop and storage facility late Tuesday night.
Family displaced after home goes up in flames on Northeast Side, officials say
Read full article: Family displaced after home goes up in flames on Northeast Side, officials sayA family is now looking for a new place to live after their home in a Northeast Side neighborhood was consumed by flames, according to San Antonio officials.
Fire investigators working to determine cause of fire at commercial building on North Side
Read full article: Fire investigators working to determine cause of fire at commercial building on North SideSan Antonio firefighters are working to determine the cause of a commercial structure fire on the city’s North Side early Tuesday morning.
Bexar County firefighter models beauty and strength in nontraditional maternity photos
Read full article: Bexar County firefighter models beauty and strength in nontraditional maternity photosOne San Antonio firefighter took non-traditional maternity photos dressed in her rubber boots and bunker gear.
Firefighters stop flames at West Side home from spreading despite difficulties with sparking power line
Read full article: Firefighters stop flames at West Side home from spreading despite difficulties with sparking power lineThe San Antonio Fire Department is responding to a blaze at a home on the West Side on Monday morning.
Abandoned restaurant erupts into flames on Southwest Side
Read full article: Abandoned restaurant erupts into flames on Southwest SideSan Antonio firefighters returned to a familiar site Thursday morning, when a fire broke out at a vacant Long John Silver's restaurant on the city's Southwest Side for the second time in just over a week.
Residents of 3 apartments displaced following late-night fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Residents of 3 apartments displaced following late-night fire, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire that displaced residents from three apartments late Wednesday night.
Man saved by New Braunfels firefighters as flames overtook home, officials say
Read full article: Man saved by New Braunfels firefighters as flames overtook home, officials sayOne man is recovering at the San Antonio Military Medical Center Burn Unit after New Braunfels firefighters pulled him from a burning home.
House fire on North Side under control, damages extensive, firefighters say
Read full article: House fire on North Side under control, damages extensive, firefighters sayA house fire that broke out on the North Side Saturday is now under control, but the damages are extensive, according to San Antonio Fire Department.
Apartment fire causes $15,000 in damage, fire officials say
Read full article: Apartment fire causes $15,000 in damage, fire officials saySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire at a Northeast Side apartment complex. When they entered the apartment they found a pile of clothes on fire, fire officials said. Authorities say the fire did cause roughly $15,000 in damage. Some smoke did get into the next apartment, firefighters said. Both the San Antonio Police Department and San Antonio Fire Department answered the call.
SAFD: One person rescued after South Side house fire
Read full article: SAFD: One person rescued after South Side house fireSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters said one person had to be rescued from a South Side house fire on Friday morning. The first responders were called to the 1600 block of Probandt Street shortly before 9 a.m.Fire officials said they arrived to find that flames had mostly engulfed the home, leading to a total loss estimated to cost around $30,000. The rescued person was not injured, officials said. The cause of the fire remained under investigation Friday.
Residents displaced following apartment fire on far West Side, firefighters say
Read full article: Residents displaced following apartment fire on far West Side, firefighters saySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters fought a massive apartment fire early Friday on the far city’s West Side that officials say left many residents without a place to call home. The fire was called in around 12 a.m. at the Candleridge Apartments in the 7900 block of West Military Drive, not far from Marbach Road and Highway 151. Firefighters said when they arrived they found heavy flames showing from the first and second floor of the apartment building. The fire tore though four units of the apartment and two other units had to be evacuated due to loss of power, fire officials said. Investigators say one of the residents appears to have been cooking and then left the apartment.
Massive tire fire in Atascosa County continues to burn
Read full article: Massive tire fire in Atascosa County continues to burnATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – A massive tire fire in Atascosa County continues to burn, as of Sunday. Firefighters from several area counties were called to the fire around 1 p.m., Saturday, on Verdi Road, off of I-37 South and FM 3006. Full Screen 1 / 4 Firefighters are currently battling a massive fire in Atascosa County. The property owner had an illegal amount of tires, according to firefighters, and they could be facing charges. Atascosa County, Bexar County, Poteet, Jourdanton, Pleasanton and Leming firefighters all assisted in the response.
Massive flames engulf vacant home on Northwest Side
Read full article: Massive flames engulf vacant home on Northwest SideSAN ANTONIO – A vacant home on the city’s Northwest Side was damaged by a massive fire early Friday morning, San Antonio firefighters said. The fire was called in around 6:30 a.m. at a home in the 1800 block of West Wildwood, not far from Interstate 10 and West Avenue. Firefighters said when they arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames. The fire began on the backside of the home and then quickly spread, fire officials said. Authorities say the house has been vacant for years.