A large fire tore through the Tower Point Condominiums on San Antonio's northwest side Saturday night, triggering a massive multi-unit response to the 7700 block of Chambers Road. Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. and remained on scene for hours as firefighters worked to get the flames under control. Officials said the cause was not immediately known, and investigators stayed at the complex late into the night.
As first reported by KENS 5, more than 30 units responded to the Tower Point Condominiums fire, and crews were still working to knock down hot spots around 9:30 p.m. The station's live coverage showed heavy smoke pouring from the complex and multiple ladder trucks operating at the scene. KENS 5 also reported that investigators remained on site to pinpoint where the blaze began.
City Log Confirms 30-Unit Fire Response
The City of San Antonio Active Fire Incidents page listed the call as a structure fire at "7700 Chambers Rd" with a 30-unit response logged at about 8:53 p.m. Saturday. The official incident entry also notes Fredericksburg Road and Pleasure Hill Drive as nearby cross streets. The city's live incident feed serves as the official record for dispatch times and response levels for events like this one.
Cause Still Under Investigation, Details Remain Limited
Fire officials had not announced a cause as of Saturday night, and KENS 5 reported that investigators were on scene examining the origin of the blaze. Initial reports did not include an official estimate of the damage or confirm any injuries. Local emergency crews stayed at the complex into the evening as the investigation continued.
Where It Happened
The complex is identified as Tower Point Condominiums at 7738 Chambers Road, near Fredericksburg Road and Pleasure Hill Drive on the city's northwest side. Both the city's incident feed and local coverage pointed to the 7700 block of Chambers Road as the location of the structure fire. Residents looking for official updates can check the City of San Antonio Active Fire Incidents page for real-time dispatch information.
