Lightning blamed for house fire in NE Bexar County

Home in 22100 block of Gypsy View destroyed; damage estimated at $420,000

SAN ANTONIO – A new home in Northeast Bexar County was destroyed by fire late Monday night that firefighters suspect was caused by a lightning strike.

Two children were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, Bexar County spokeswoman Laura Jesse said.

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Damage to the home in the 22100 block of Gypsy View was estimated at $420,000, Jesse said.

The fire broke out around 10 p.m., Jesse said.


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