Sirens pierced the quiet on San Antonio's North Side early Sunday as fire crews rushed to the 400 block of West Bitters Road for an apartment blaze that drew a huge response and temporarily shut down nearby streets.
The fire triggered a multi-unit dispatch from the San Antonio Fire Department, with 32 units sent to the scene, according to KENS 5. City officials had not released information on possible injuries or how extensive the damage was as of early Sunday, and it was not yet clear how many apartments were affected.
Past incidents on West Bitters
This stretch of West Bitters Road has not been a stranger to fire crews. In 2021, KSAT reported a pool house fire at The Blair at Bitters in the same 400 block, a blaze that was contained without any reported injuries. The repeat calls in the area underline how shared outdoor structures and tight clusters of balconies can complicate firefighting at larger apartment communities.
What to watch for next
The cause of Sunday's fire remained under investigation by midday, and a full incident report had not yet been posted. Official notices are typically released by the San Antonio Fire Department's public information office.
For verified updates as they are released, residents can monitor the San Antonio Fire Department PIO Active Fires feed, and for additional on-the-ground coverage they can refer to the initial KENS 5 report.
