A firefighter sustained injuries early this morning while responding to a fire on the North Side of San Antonio. The incident occurred at a large shed behind a local bar, located at the intersection of West Laurel Street and Maverick Street. According to FOX San Antonio, the fire was reported to have started shortly after 1 a.m. The injured firefighter, who has yet to be publicly identified, suffered a hand laceration during firefighting efforts. Details regarding the severity of the injury have not been released.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials are looking into the possibility that individuals experiencing homelessness may have started it in an attempt to stay warm. News 4 San Antonio reports that the structure involved in the blaze, described as a shed, was declared a "total loss."
Multiple fire crews responded to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. As the city addresses public safety and homelessness, the community hopes for the injured firefighter’s swift recovery.
