1 injured after transformer explosion at West Side construction site, authorities say
Read full article: 1 injured after transformer explosion at West Side construction site, authorities sayOne person was hospitalized after a transformer exploded near a gas tank at a construction site on the West Side, according to authorities.
SAFD: South Side house fire started after domestic dispute, may have caused separate grass fire
Read full article: SAFD: South Side house fire started after domestic dispute, may have caused separate grass fireThe San Antonio Fire Department is investigating a fire on the South Side they believe was started after a domestic dispute.
Southwest Side motel fire spread to neighboring structure, SAFD said; No injuries reported
Read full article: Southwest Side motel fire spread to neighboring structure, SAFD said; No injuries reportedNo one was injured in a fire at a Southwest Side motel that had spread to a neighboring structure, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Man arrested, accused of arson after backyard pit fire spreads to neighboring home, affidavit states
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of arson after backyard pit fire spreads to neighboring home, affidavit statesA 65-year-old man was arrested after a fire he allegedly started in a backyard during a burn ban spread to a neighboring home, causing around $150,000 in damage, according to an affidavit.
No injuries, 1 dog killed in West Side fire that spread to neighboring home, SAFD says
Read full article: No injuries, 1 dog killed in West Side fire that spread to neighboring home, SAFD saysNo injuries have been reported after a heavy house fire spread to a neighboring home on the West Side, the San Antonio Fire Department said.
South Texas firefighters, community mourn unexpected loss of fire investigation pioneer
Read full article: South Texas firefighters, community mourn unexpected loss of fire investigation pioneerTommy Sing Sr. died unexpectedly. Thatโs why people from across the state and country are remembering him this weekend.
Universal City fire gives way to frustration for some, new start for others
Read full article: Universal City fire gives way to frustration for some, new start for othersFire investigators said the cause of a fire that destroyed 11 units at the Falcon Ridge apartments in December is "undetermined." Meanwhile, one displaced resident is moving on with her life.
Fire that killed West Side couple started near wood-burning stove, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire that killed West Side couple started near wood-burning stove, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are focusing on the area of a home near an indoor wood-burning stove as the source of a deadly fire.
SAFD urges San Antonio residents to use space heaters safely after South Side home fire
Read full article: SAFD urges San Antonio residents to use space heaters safely after South Side home fireAfter a South Side home was destroyed Tuesday afternoon in a fire caused by a space heater, the San Antonio Fire Department is urging residents to use heaters safely.
Man found dead after vehicle fire on South Side, San Antonio Fire Department says
Read full article: Man found dead after vehicle fire on South Side, San Antonio Fire Department saysA 61-year-old man was found dead after a vehicle caught fire Tuesday evening on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
โYou can look right through the houseโ: Man โstunnedโ by fire damage to neighborsโ North Side home
Read full article: โYou can look right through the houseโ: Man โstunnedโ by fire damage to neighborsโ North Side homeA fire early Tuesday morning burned through a family's North Side home. They escaped injury but the home was destroyed.
2 treated for minor burns after explosion in Northeast Side garage, SAFD says
Read full article: 2 treated for minor burns after explosion in Northeast Side garage, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department said two people were treated for minor burns after an explosion inside a Northeast Side garage.
Bexar County sees 31% rise in firework-related incidents during New Yearโs celebrations, officials say
Read full article: Bexar County sees 31% rise in firework-related incidents during New Yearโs celebrations, officials sayThe unincorporated portions of Bexar County saw a 31% increase in firework-related incidents compared to previous New Yearโs celebrations, according to a county news release.
Tenants describe Universal City apartment as โinhabitable,โ say thereโs no heat, hot water
Read full article: Tenants describe Universal City apartment as โinhabitable,โ say thereโs no heat, hot waterTennants told KSAT that they have had no heat, hot water, or the ability to use their gas appliances since a Dec. 7 fire.
Security footage shows kids throwing fireworks at Marriott Rivercenter hotel, SAFD says
Read full article: Security footage shows kids throwing fireworks at Marriott Rivercenter hotel, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department said fireworks may have been the cause of a fire at a downtown hotel on Thursday.
From Hill Country flooding to Bexar County wildfires, here are the Top 5 weather events of 2025
Read full article: From Hill Country flooding to Bexar County wildfires, here are the Top 5 weather events of 2025Another year came and went in the blink of an eye. 2025 was memorable for many reasons, including heavy rainfall, a worsening drought, beautiful Northern Lights displays and even more snow.
Fire at high-rise apartment near downtown linked to cigarette, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire at high-rise apartment near downtown linked to cigarette, SAFD saysA fire at a high-rise apartment building near downtown is believed to have been caused by a cigarette on a coffee table, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Residents describe rats, carbon monoxide, no AC at Universal City apartment complex prior to fire
Read full article: Residents describe rats, carbon monoxide, no AC at Universal City apartment complex prior to fireFormer residents said they moved out of the complex because of extensive issues they experienced, including rodents.
Cause of apartment fire that displaced dozens remains unclear, Universal City fire officials say
Read full article: Cause of apartment fire that displaced dozens remains unclear, Universal City fire officials sayOne week after a Universal City fire damaged nearly a dozen apartment units and left dozens more without basic utilities, city and apartment officials provided few new details on its aftermath.
SAFD: Chimney fire causes damage to Northwest Side home; residents escape safely
Read full article: SAFD: Chimney fire causes damage to Northwest Side home; residents escape safelyFive residents were able to escape from a house fire on the Northwest Side without any injuries, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
โI was devastatedโ: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorney
Read full article: โI was devastatedโ: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorneyAn apartment fire in Universal City left 11 units completely destroyed by the fire and an additional 50 units with smoke and water damage.
Dozens still without water, power after Universal City fire damages 11 apartments
Read full article: Dozens still without water, power after Universal City fire damages 11 apartmentsFire investigators in Universal City are trying to find the cause of a fire that damaged 11 apartments and left dozens of others without electricity, water and gas.
San Antonio Fire Department shares space heater safety tips as temperatures drop
Read full article: San Antonio Fire Department shares space heater safety tips as temperatures dropAs temperatures drop, many people are turning to space heaters to stay warm. The San Antonio Fire Department urges residents to follow a few safety tips to prevent fires.
Two West Side homes damaged in fire that began under carport
Read full article: Two West Side homes damaged in fire that began under carportTwo West Side homes are damaged and at least one dog has died after a fire began Sunday evening under a carport between the two houses, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
2 detained after investigation into fire at East Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: 2 detained after investigation into fire at East Side home, SAFD saysTwo people were detained after a fire destroyed a home on the East Side, prompting an arson investigation, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Overnight three-alarm fire at Northwest Side apartment complex reignites, SAFD says
Read full article: Overnight three-alarm fire at Northwest Side apartment complex reignites, SAFD saysA three-alarm fire that broke out late Saturday night at a Northwest Side apartment complex reignited Sunday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Employees evacuated after fire at Northeast Side Frito-Lay warehouse, SAFD says
Read full article: Employees evacuated after fire at Northeast Side Frito-Lay warehouse, SAFD saysSeveral employees were evacuated early Tuesday after a fire at a Northeast Side Frito-Lay warehouse, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
โWeโre just heartbrokenโ: Mother and daughter reflect on devastating apartment fire
Read full article: โWeโre just heartbrokenโ: Mother and daughter reflect on devastating apartment firePeople displaced by apartment building fire need clothes, food and are hoping for a new apartment this week.
Neighbor describes โhumongousโ flames after fire engulfs apartment building
Read full article: Neighbor describes โhumongousโ flames after fire engulfs apartment buildingThe San Antonio Fire Department estimates 20 people are displaced after an apartment fire around 3 p.m. Friday in the 5100 block of USAA Boulevard.
Person treated for smoke inhalation after fire destroys Northwest Side apartment building, SAFD says
Read full article: Person treated for smoke inhalation after fire destroys Northwest Side apartment building, SAFD saysOne person was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire destroyed an apartment building on the Northwest Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
โSerious public safety concernโ: Bexar County on high alert for wildfires amid dry, windy conditions
Read full article: โSerious public safety concernโ: Bexar County on high alert for wildfires amid dry, windy conditionsSeveral Bexar County emergency agencies and Judge Peter Sakai are hosting a press conference Wednesday to discuss preparations for forecasted โcritical fire weather conditions,โ according to a county news release.
SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica Plaza
Read full article: SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica PlazaThe palm trees in front of PicaPica Plaza, a popular shopping center on the South Side, were set on fire early Tuesday morning, according to the business manager.
Person suffers burn injuries after Northwest Side house fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Person suffers burn injuries after Northwest Side house fire, SAFD saysA person suffered burn injuries from a house fire on the Northwest Side early Friday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Doorbell video shows Schertz home engulfed in flames, neighbors report feeling โexplosionโ
Read full article: Doorbell video shows Schertz home engulfed in flames, neighbors report feeling โexplosionโA woman was hospitalized Friday after neighbors pulled her from a burning home in Schertz that may have exploded just moments before the fire broke out.
SAFD investigating death after body found in extinguished Northeast Side apartment fire
Read full article: SAFD investigating death after body found in extinguished Northeast Side apartment firePolice and arson investigators are looking into the death of a person found at a Northeast Side apartment complex, the San Antonio Fire Department said.
Neighbors question whether death of man found in burning North Side home couldโve been prevented
Read full article: Neighbors question whether death of man found in burning North Side home couldโve been preventedSan Antonio police received multiple calls from the home prior to the Monday fire and responded to one call for a disturbance with a gun. Neighbors said officers should've detained the man at that time.
Several displaced after multi-agency fire in northeast Bexar County
Read full article: Several displaced after multi-agency fire in northeast Bexar CountyConverse, Bexar County, and at least four other fire departments responded to a duplex fire late Monday. When the flames were out, several people were left displaced.
โThis was homeโ: Residents of Duke Road Fire still waiting for help 6 months later
Read full article: โThis was homeโ: Residents of Duke Road Fire still waiting for help 6 months laterIn early March, the Duke Road fire destroyed 40 structures just south of Loop 1604 along the Bexar County and Atascosa County line. The fire burned for days, and half a year later, not much has changed.
Spursโ Stephon Castle joins SAFD and USAA to share tips to prevent kitchen fires, spread awareness
Read full article: Spursโ Stephon Castle joins SAFD and USAA to share tips to prevent kitchen fires, spread awarenessOn Tuesday, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Fire Department and USAA teamed up to spread awareness and share safety tips to prevent kitchen fires.
2 hospitalized after house fire on North Side, San Antonio Fire Department says
Read full article: 2 hospitalized after house fire on North Side, San Antonio Fire Department saysTwo people were hospitalized, and two police officers were evaluated on the scene, after a house fire on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Kitchen fire causes โmoderate damageโ at original Burger Boy restaurant, SAFD says
Read full article: Kitchen fire causes โmoderate damageโ at original Burger Boy restaurant, SAFD saysNo injuries were reported after a kitchen fire broke out Friday night at the original Burger Boy location, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Firefighters contain factory fire with 1,000 gallons of spilled chemicals; No injuries reported, SAFD says
Read full article: Firefighters contain factory fire with 1,000 gallons of spilled chemicals; No injuries reported, SAFD saysA fire at a Northeast Side factory is under control on Monday afternoon after San Antonio firefighters contended with 1,000 gallons of spilled chemicals.
Burn ban approved in unincorporated parts of Bexar County following Silver Mountain Fire
Read full article: Burn ban approved in unincorporated parts of Bexar County following Silver Mountain FireThe burn ban went into effect on Tuesday, Aug. 12, after hundreds of acres went up in smoke a week earlier in the Silver Mountain Fire in south Bexar County.
Chachoโs restaurant evacuated after reported bomb threat, attempted arson, SAPD says
Read full article: Chachoโs restaurant evacuated after reported bomb threat, attempted arson, SAPD saysA Chachoโs restaurant on the Northeast Side was evacuated early Sunday after a reported bomb threat and attempted arson, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
โIt was a scary thingโ: South Bexar County families glad to be home after fire forces evacuations
Read full article: โIt was a scary thingโ: South Bexar County families glad to be home after fire forces evacuationsHome never felt as good as it does now for some south Bexar County residents who evacuated due to a large grassfire on Tuesday.
Bexar County Fire Marshal says heโll suggest burn ban after Silver Mountain Fire
Read full article: Bexar County Fire Marshal says heโll suggest burn ban after Silver Mountain FireWhen the Bexar County Commissioners Court reconvenes next week, county fire officials said Wednesday that they will recommend a burn ban after hundreds of acres went up in smoke.
Fire grows to 300+ acres in south Bexar County as residents ordered to evacuate, officials say
Read full article: Fire grows to 300+ acres in south Bexar County as residents ordered to evacuate, officials sayFirefighters are continuing to battle a growing brush fire in south Bexar County, according to the sheriffโs office.
โLarge fireโ started by lightning in Pipe Creek; no danger to people or property
Read full article: โLarge fireโ started by lightning in Pipe Creek; no danger to people or propertyThere is no danger to people or property after lightning started a โlarge fireโ on Saturday, according to the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Body of New Braunfels man found with apparent gunshot wound, burn injuries after suspicious fire
Read full article: Body of New Braunfels man found with apparent gunshot wound, burn injuries after suspicious fireNew Braunfels police and fire officials are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man found in his home following a fire they believe may have been set on purpose.
Multi-structure fire in Pleasanton โstill burning but contained,โ officials say
Read full article: Multi-structure fire in Pleasanton โstill burning but contained,โ officials sayA multi-structure fire in Pleasanton, Texas, that began burning Saturday evening โis still burning but contained,โ according to the Atascosa County Fire Marshal.
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chief
Read full article: Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announces interim fire chiefThe Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 announced the appointment of an interim fire chief on Saturday, according to a news release.
Family says thieves rummaged through Northeast Side apartment unit damaged by fire
Read full article: Family says thieves rummaged through Northeast Side apartment unit damaged by fireNot only was Holly Courtney and her teenage son forced out of their apartment during a fire Tuesday night. Courtney also said that thieves made their ordeal even worse.
SAPD, SAFD investigating potential arson at Northwest Side bank, officials say
Read full article: SAPD, SAFD investigating potential arson at Northwest Side bank, officials saySan Antonio police and firefighters are investigating a possible arson that occurred at a Northwest Side bank early Wednesday, according to officials for both departments.
2-alarm fire burns roof off North Side apartment building, SAFD says
Read full article: 2-alarm fire burns roof off North Side apartment building, SAFD saysSan Antonio firefighters battled a two-alarm fire that heavily damaged an apartment building on the North Side, according to SAFD public information officer Joe Arrington.