In a stroke of luck, an elderly woman on San Antonio's south side was saved from an inflamed home Tuesday morning by a public works employee. As KENS5 reported, the fire, which broke out around 11:15 a.m. on the 1100 block of West Mayfield Boulevard, was likely an electrical issue, exacerbated by the absence of a smoke detector in the premises. San Antonio Police Department officials joined the public worker to guide the unaware woman, who was in the midst of a phone call, to safety. She was evaluated at the scene and found unharmed.
Early hours in New Braunfels spelled disaster for residents at the Avenues at Creekside Apartment Complex when flames erupted in one unit's kitchen. The incident, taking place approximately at 2 a.m., led to the quick engagement of the local fire crew thanks to the sprinkler system containment measures that were effective in keeping the blaze at bay. FOX San Antonio has detailed that the Red Cross is already providing assistance to the four individuals now searching for new dwellings.
Despite the quick action of fire officials in New Braunfels, one apartment sustained significant fire damage and additional five units suffered from smoke and water damage. The fire's origin remains a puzzle under the fire department's scrutiny. Among the affected, a 70-year-old woman required treatment for smoke inhalation, but no other injuries have been reported tying back to the incident.
