Tuesday afternoon on San Antonio’s West Side turned tense when fire crews rushed to an active house fire in the 9200 block of Rhett Road near Richland Hills Drive. Callers reported heavy smoke and flames coming from a small single-family home, prompting the San Antonio Fire Department to declare a working fire and send multiple apparatus to the scene. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured as firefighters worked to knock down the flames, chase hotspots and shield neighboring properties from damage.
SAFD Sends About 15 Units To West Side Home
According to KENS 5, the San Antonio Fire Department dispatched roughly 15 units to the 9200 block of Rhett Road after the fire was reported at a small residential home. Reporters Andrea Carden and Earl Stoudemire noted that crews were actively knocking down visible flames while also checking nearby structures to make sure the fire had not spread. Investigators were already on site as firefighters worked, and as of those initial reports the cause of the blaze had not yet been determined.
Recent West Side Fires And SAFD Safety Programs
The Rhett Road response comes on the heels of other recent West Side house fires. Earlier this month, SAFD battled a blaze that spread to a neighboring home but left no reported injuries, and at least one dog was rescued from the scene, per KSAT. In the wake of recurring calls like these, the department continues to push basic prevention steps, emphasizing working smoke alarms and clear escape routes. It also offers free home-safety checks and smoke-alarm programs through its public education efforts, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Residents whose property may have been affected or who have questions were urged to get in touch with local authorities once crews clear the area.
What Officials Have Said So Far
As of the earliest updates from the scene, officials had not released any determination on what sparked the Rhett Road fire. KENS 5 reported that a crew was headed to the site to gather more information and update its coverage. The San Antonio Fire Department is expected to continue its investigation once the scene is fully secured and firefighters complete overhaul and ventilation work. This story will be updated as authorities release additional details.
