A fast-moving house fire east of downtown San Antonio pulled a heavy response from firefighters Friday evening, as crews converged on the city's east side around the dinner hour.
According to KENS5, units were dispatched to a residence on the east side at about 5 p.m. Video from the scene shows firefighters working aggressively on visible flames while multiple engines and other apparatus are staged nearby along the block.
Officials Monitoring The Scene
City officials had not released details on the cause of the blaze or any possible injuries at the time of reporting, and the incident remained under active response. For official information, the San Antonio Fire Department shares incident notices on the City of San Antonio Active Fires page.
What Neighbors Should Expect
Footage reviewed by KENS5 shows heavy equipment in the area, along with several engines and crews operating on the street. Neighbors can expect temporary road closures, flashing lights and lingering smoke while firefighters work to get the situation under control.
Authorities are urging people to steer clear of the immediate area and follow directions from first responders until the scene is fully secured. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the San Antonio Fire Department's Public Information Office, and residents are encouraged to check the City of San Antonio Active Fires page for verified updates as the response and investigation continue.
