SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department said one of its firefighters was among multiple people hospitalized with bee stings Tuesday.
First responders were dispatched just after 10:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of Stockdale Street, which is located near Perrin Beitel.
Officials said a lawn care crew appeared to disturb a bee hive located on the outside awning of a home on Stockdale Street.
In all, at least four people suffered injuries related to bee stings. An SAFD spokesperson said one of the injured was an on-duty firefighter. Another person suffered critical injuries as a result of the bee attack.
The firefighter is expected to make a full recovery, officials said.
At this time, the extent of the other two other people’s injuries are unknown.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.