A San Antonio woman found herself in a precarious situation early this morning as she was bitten by one of her German Shepherds amidst a home escape when a fire broke out, as reported by FOX San Antonio and corroborated by KENS 5. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near South General McMullen on Morelia, with fire crews facing downed power lines and strong winds that compounded the ferocity and rapid spread of the flames engulfing her residence.
While the woman and another individual managed to evacuate, the stressful ordeal led one of her six dogs to bite her as she tried to guide them to safety. She was transported to the hospital for treatment, where the bite was attended to, and no further injuries were reported. The fire, fueled by strong winds, spread through every room of the house, causing extensive damage estimated at around $80,000, as per FOX San Antonio. Firefighters faced additional challenges as collapsed high-voltage wires posed a serious threat to their operation.
The adjacent property didn't escape unscathed either, suffering thousands in exterior damage, as noted by KENS 5. The downed power line's origin – whether related to the fire or precipitating it – remains unclear. The blaze has sparked an ongoing investigation to determine its exact cause, which, at the time of reporting, remains undetermined.
