An early morning fire engulfed a Northwest Side home in San Antonio, leaving it severely damaged. As reported by both Fox San Antonio and KSAT. The blaze, which ignited just before 4 a.m., was located off Fulton Avenue near Interstate 10. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the roof consumed by flames, which they were able to bring under control. Sadly, about 80% of the roof sustained destruction due to the fire.
Despite the intensity of the blaze, officials have confirmed that there were no injuries reported among civilians. Tragically, a firefighter sustained minor burns to the leg during the response and was hospitalized for treatment, as per an email statement a SAFD spokesperson provided to KSAT. At the time of the fire, the home was not occupied according to officials. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with both sources noting that the resolution has yet to be determined.
In terms of damage, both sources indicated that the fire left a significant mark on the structure. Fox San Antonio highlighted that the roof was extensively damaged, reporting that nearly the entire roof structure was lost to the fire. KSAT similarly reported that much of the home's roof was destroyed according to the Battalion Chief's observations.
The San Antonio Fire Department has not released information on the cause of a fire that crews extinguished in approximately 20 minutes. Firefighters continued to search the scene for the fire’s origin and cause following the incident. According to a battalion chief, the fire caused significant damage, and crews responded quickly to contain the flames. The department said no cause has been determined at this time.
