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Dozens of fireworks-related incidents reported in Bexar County around New Year’s Eve, Day
Read full article: Dozens of fireworks-related incidents reported in Bexar County around New Year’s Eve, DayDespite tips and recommendations from fire officials about safely handling fireworks around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, firefighters responded to dozens of fireworks-related incidents in unincorporated Bexar County and the 26 suburban cities.
Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town
Read full article: Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic townWildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at least six people, damaging or destroying over 270 structures and reducing most of a historic town to ash.
Fire at Central Texas apartment complex causes hundreds of evacuations but no major injuries reported
Read full article: Fire at Central Texas apartment complex causes hundreds of evacuations but no major injuries reportedA Texas grass fire that spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums has forced hundreds of residents from their homes but caused no major injuries.
San Antonio Red Cross resources depleting after covering record number of fires
Read full article: San Antonio Red Cross resources depleting after covering record number of firesSunday night’s massive fire at the Frederick Apartments destroyed the entire complex, and now the Red Cross is helping more than 30 people who have lost everything. That fire contributed to the record number this year.
Texas A&M Forest Service raises state preparedness level after 80 wildfires reported in a week
Read full article: Texas A&M Forest Service raises state preparedness level after 80 wildfires reported in a weekThe Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the state preparedness level after crews across the state responded to dozens of wildfires fires over the weekend.
Apartment building a total loss after massive fire on Northwest Side
Read full article: Apartment building a total loss after massive fire on Northwest SideA three-story apartment building on the Northwest Side was destroyed due to a large fire on Sunday night, according to San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood.
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.
Man accused of setting a series of fires in south Bexar County community
Read full article: Man accused of setting a series of fires in south Bexar County communityA man accused of setting a series of fires within the last few months has been arrested, according to the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office.
E-bike batteries blamed for 22 NYC fires, 2 deaths this year
Read full article: E-bike batteries blamed for 22 NYC fires, 2 deaths this yearNew York City officials say lithium ion batteries used to power electric bicycles and scooters have already sparked 22 fires that caused 36 injuries and two deaths this year.
Colder temperatures bring higher risk of house fires, SAFD says
Read full article: Colder temperatures bring higher risk of house fires, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department predicts it will be responding to more house fires over the next few days, with much colder temperatures starting Thursday evening.
House fires burn hotter, faster than decades ago. Here’s how to protect your family.
Read full article: House fires burn hotter, faster than decades ago. Here’s how to protect your family.Thanks to smoke detectors and better building codes, the numbers of house fires are down significantly. But, fires that do happen are deadlier.
Authorities search for suspects after dozens of arson cases opened in multiple local counties
Read full article: Authorities search for suspects after dozens of arson cases opened in multiple local countiesMultiple law enforcement agencies are joining forces after a series of fires continue throughout Bexar and Medina counties, with arson suspects still on the run.
‘This is unprecedented’: Arsonists responsible for 42 fires in about 3 months time, Atascosa County Sheriff says
Read full article: ‘This is unprecedented’: Arsonists responsible for 42 fires in about 3 months time, Atascosa County Sheriff saysForty-two fires occurred between April 21 and July 26 and stretch across a 25-mile radius around the county. The majority are just grass and brush fires, but a handful have been by homes and structures.
Bexar County judge issues disaster declaration amid dangerous fire conditions
Read full article: Bexar County judge issues disaster declaration amid dangerous fire conditionsBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued a disaster declaration that includes a ban on outdoor burning amid dangerous fire conditions in the San Antonio area.
Fires up by 26% across San Antonio this fiscal year, fire chief says
Read full article: Fires up by 26% across San Antonio this fiscal year, fire chief saysSan Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said the number of fires in the city is up 26% this fiscal year compared to last, with District 5 reporting the most.
Top 5 weather events of 2020 in South Texas
Read full article: Top 5 weather events of 2020 in South TexasHere’s a look at the KSAT Weather Team’s list of the top 5 weather events of 2020:Number 5In June, a far away visitor that really seemed to capture the imagination of South Texans was the Saharan dust cloud. There was hope that hot weather might help keep COVID-19 at bay, but cases ramped up again in July. While weather may play a small role in how COVID-19 spreads, hot, dry weather did not seem to have much effect. A record number of named storms and a record number of landfalling storms were recorded in 2020. Three of the named storms brought impacts to Texas.
GM recalling nearly 69K Bolt electric cars due to fire risk
Read full article: GM recalling nearly 69K Bolt electric cars due to fire riskThe Chevrolet logo is displayed at a Chevrolet dealership Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. General Motors says it will recall nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in five of them. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT – General Motors is recalling nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in five of them. U.S. safety regulators said the cars should be parked outdoors until the recall repairs have been made. The recall covers Bolts from the 2017 through 2019 model years, including nearly 51,000 in the U.S. GM said it understands owners could be upset about their cars not being fully functional, and it will address complaints on a case-by-case basis.
'Get out there and help’: Locals fighting wildfires on West Coast call on younger people to volunteer
Read full article: 'Get out there and help’: Locals fighting wildfires on West Coast call on younger people to volunteerSAN ANTONIO – Two locals are sharing their experience fighting wildfires on the West Coast and hoping to inspire others to go out and help. Hanna Randle, a St. Mary’s University student, is one of several people who traveled to Arizona and Idaho to fight wildfires over the summer. “Seeing the properties get destroyed -- all of that is very sad.”Randle stressed the need for help is there because wildfires are getting more frequent. “Get out there and help,” Randle said. You need to go out, and you need to something.”Johnson said there are several ways to help if you are interested:
Deputies make arrests, seek code violations at east Bexar County mobile home park
Read full article: Deputies make arrests, seek code violations at east Bexar County mobile home parkBEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Investigators were back out at the Jasper Mobile Home Park, the site of several fires, on Tuesday afternoon to make some arrests. The property on Walzem Road gained so much attention after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office started a joint investigation with multiple agencies in January 2019 after suspecting arson. Suspicious overnight fire rekindles concerns about safety of east Bexar County mobile home parkDeputies were on the property Tuesday to serve felony arrest warrants and look for code violations. "As a result of those arsons, there was some interference with witnesses on the part of some of the employees at this facility," Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said. The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office said it found 55 vacant and unsecured structures that were described as fire hazards.