A blaze that erupted early Thursday on San Antonio's South Side caused significant damage to a residence, with the San Antonio Fire Department estimating damages around $85,000 after flames infiltrated the home's attic. The fire was reported approximately at 6:15 a.m. in the 900 block of West Theo Avenue, a stone's throw from Nogalitos Street and Interstate 35, according to KSAT.
Upon arrival, firefighters were greeted with intense flames dominating the house's rear. They rapidly extinguished the fire, containing it without further incident or injury. The residential structure, featuring a second-story extension on its back, became the fire's pathway as it advanced through the kitchen and ultimately commandeered the attic.
A woman and her son were inside the home when the fire broke out, but fortunately, both escaped unscathed. Investigations are now underway as fire officials probe the incident's origins, with initial indications suggesting the fire's accidental nature.
Numerous fire units, to the tune of 14 different teams, were dispatched to confront the fiery onslaught. The home, now marred by the incident's devastation, bears the financial scars estimated by authorities. Details regarding the incident's investigation and its ongoing developments will be followed up as new information emerges.
