SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters are still closely monitoring a grass fire in southwest Bexar County more than 12 hours after the initial call was placed.
According to a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson, the fire was reported around 8 p.m. Sunday at the Nelson Brush Recycling Center at 8963 Nelson Road, near Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road.
However, a spokesperson for Solid Waste Management said the fire was next door at Second Nature Brush, a private company.
Strong winds throughout the night and early morning accelerated the potential for a fire to spread.
An SAFD spokesperson did not have additional information about the fire. There are some fire crews actively working to put it out, the spokesperson said.
KSAT reached out to Southwest Independent School District to see if the smoke from the fire has affected school activities. The district sent the following statement on Tuesday:
Our Health Services and Facilities and Maintenance teams have been in direct communication with the Bexar County Fire Department, which continues to monitor the fire. According to BCFD, the fire was caused by recent high winds, and officials are continuing to assess the conditions.
It is our practice to have our school nurses consistently monitor student and staff health trends, including any symptoms such as allergies or eye irritation. At this time, only one campus reported a small number of complaints yesterday related to the smell of smoke.
Additionally, our Health Services department has been in contact with Metro Health. At this time, they have not issued any environmental safety recommendations. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and remain in communication with local authorities to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Southwest Independent School District
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