A fire broke out at a senior living facility on the city’s North Side, prompting residents to evacuate, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. (KSAT)
SAN ANTONIO – A fire broke out at an assisted living facility on the city’s North Side, prompting residents to evacuate, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
The fire happened around 12:30 p.m. Sunday at a facility off of Loop 1604 and Sonterra Place.
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According to SAFD, the flames started in a pool heater. When fire crews arrived, staff at the facility were already evacuating residents. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were able to keep the flames contained inside of a vent in the pool area. However, after the flames were extinguished, there were smoke and water damages.
Some of the residents will be relocated to a different room, but staff said there are some available.
This is a developing story and we’ll bring more updates as they are reported.
Adam Barraza is a photojournalist at KSAT 12 and an El Paso native. He interned at KVIA, the local ABC affiliate, while still in high school. He then moved to San Antonio and, after earning a degree from San Antonio College and the University of the Incarnate Word, started working in news. He’s also a diehard Dodgers fan and an avid sneakerhead.