A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning when a 78-year-old woman lost her life in a house fire on the Northwest Side. The San Antonio Fire Department reported that the fire broke out in the 200 block of Southill Rd. They responded to the blaze at approximately 3:30 a.m. after neighbors had alerted authorities, according to KENS 5.
When the San Antonio Police Department first reached the scene, heavy smoke prevented them from entering the residence. Firefighters were eventually able to retrieve the woman from the burning house, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, as detailed by KENS 5.
Arson investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, San Antonio Fire Department made clear that none of their personnel sustained injuries during the incident. The house suffered moderate damage, particularly towards the back where the fire is believed to have originated, as detailed by KENS 5.
The victim, known to live alone, shared her home with three dogs and several birds. While one dog and some birds were rescued, two dogs remain missing following the fire, FOX San Antonio reports. The identity of the deceased has not been made public as of yet.
