Person found dead in downtown house fire, SAFD says Arson investigators are looking into the cause of the fire
SAN ANTONIO – Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead inside a home on fire, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 800 block of South Smith Street.
SAFD said a person was found dead as fire officials made entry inside the home.
The fire was small, according to SAFD. A mattress inside the home was on fire.
Arson investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. KSAT will update you with the latest information as it becomes available.
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