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Published on October 10, 2024
San Antonio's North Side Rocked by Early Morning Apartment Fire, SAFD Quickly Contains BlazeSource: Google Street View

Earlier today, a fire broke out at a North Side San Antonio apartment complex, drawing a swift response from more than a dozen San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) crews. The blaze ignited before dawn at the Astra Apartments on the 11800 block of West Avenue, according to a report by KENS 5. Though the firefighters quickly contained the flames, the fire caused significant damage, impacting several residences in the complex.

Firefighters were called to the scene just before 6 a.m., where they encountered flames originating from a kitchen, as later identified by the SAFD. While the exact cause of the fire remains undisclosed, crews managed to swiftly bring it under control, although several units suffered damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, a result likely due to the quick evacuations and the fire department's prompt response.

The impact of the fire was significant, with SAFD estimating that three apartment units were heavily damaged. According to a report by KSAT, one unit has been declared uninhabitable, while others experienced varying levels of smoke and water damage, some of which affected even the lower levels of the complex.

Amid the chaos and displacement caused by the fire, residents whose homes were affected found comfort and support from the Red Cross and the apartment complex's management, both of which stepped in to assist with rehousing and aid efforts.