CPS Energy issuing gas, carbon monoxide alarms to residents following North Side home explosions
Read full article: CPS Energy issuing gas, carbon monoxide alarms to residents following North Side home explosionsCPS Energy announced it issued gas and carbon monoxide alarms for residents Monday in the Preston Hollow neighborhood after five people were hospitalized in two separate home explosions last Tuesday.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with fiery North Side crash, records show
Read full article: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with fiery North Side crash, records showSan Antonio police arrested a man they believe was intoxicated and involved in a crash that killed another man on Thursday.
1 dead, 1 injured in rollover crash on US 281, SAFD says; southbound lanes closed near Stone Oak Parkway
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured in rollover crash on US 281, SAFD says; southbound lanes closed near Stone Oak ParkwayOne person is dead after a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 281 on Thursday evening, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
What the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the SA home explosions involves
Read full article: What the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the SA home explosions involvesThe National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the two house explosions on the North Side involves the evaluation of potential human factors, the pipeline system and the operating environment.
Federal investigation underway after North Side home explosions injure 5
Read full article: Federal investigation underway after North Side home explosions injure 5All but five households on Preston Hollow Drive are able to return home after multiple explosions in the North Side neighborhood, District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte told KSAT on Wednesday.
Explosions from gas leaks usually come with warning signs, local expert says
Read full article: Explosions from gas leaks usually come with warning signs, local expert saysTwo homes on San Antonio's North Side exploded Tuesday, reportedly due to gas leaks. There have been other instances locally involving gas-related explosions, but one expert says there are ways to recognize the risk.
What we know about the North Side home explosions that hospitalized 5
Read full article: What we know about the North Side home explosions that hospitalized 5Multiple people are hospitalized in critical condition after multiple home explosions Tuesday night in a North Side neighborhood, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Arson investigation underway after South Side duplex fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Arson investigation underway after South Side duplex fire, SAFD saysArson investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that broke out on Tuesday night at a duplex on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
5 hospitalized, 3 in critical condition, after home explosions on North Side, SAFD says
Read full article: 5 hospitalized, 3 in critical condition, after home explosions on North Side, SAFD saysAt least five people were hospitalized and part of a North Side neighborhood was evacuated after two home explosions Tuesday, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Several residents displaced after ‘heavy’ fire at North Side apartment complex, SAFD says
Read full article: Several residents displaced after ‘heavy’ fire at North Side apartment complex, SAFD saysSeveral residents were displaced after a “heavy” fire at a North Side apartment complex, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
2 firefighters hospitalized after ‘significant’ fire at East Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: 2 firefighters hospitalized after ‘significant’ fire at East Side home, SAFD saysTwo firefighters were hospitalized after a “significant” fire broke out at an East Side home Friday evening, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Death of woman found on fire near Leon Creek Greenway ruled suicide, SAPD says
Read full article: Death of woman found on fire near Leon Creek Greenway ruled suicide, SAPD saysInvestigators released new information on Monday on a 27-year-old woman found burned to death on Friday morning near Leon Creek Greenway.
Woman dies after her body was found on fire near Leon Creek Greenway, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Woman dies after her body was found on fire near Leon Creek Greenway, San Antonio police sayA woman’s body was found on fire on Friday morning near Leon Creek Greenway, according to San Antonio police.
Flames cause moderate damage to multiple southwest Bexar County homes, officials say
Read full article: Flames cause moderate damage to multiple southwest Bexar County homes, officials sayNo one was injured after a fire caused moderate damage to two homes in southwest Bexar County, according to officials.
Body found burning had hands bound, was wrapped in shower curtain, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Body found burning had hands bound, was wrapped in shower curtain, San Antonio police sayA report from San Antonio police shows someone tied the hands of a murder victim and wrapped his body in a jacket and shower curtain before setting his body on fire.
SAFD finds body wrapped in materials while putting out Southeast Side brush fire, police say
Read full article: SAFD finds body wrapped in materials while putting out Southeast Side brush fire, police sayA body was found after San Antonio Fire Department crews responded to a small brush fire Saturday morning on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Grass fire destroyed 4 Atascosa County homes in same area hit by fires last year
Read full article: Grass fire destroyed 4 Atascosa County homes in same area hit by fires last yearA grass fire that swept through four homes in Atascosa County Thursday happened just two blocks over from the scene of another destructive grass fire last year.
Do you smell smoke in southwest Bexar County? Here’s why.
Read full article: Do you smell smoke in southwest Bexar County? Here’s why.If you noticed a smoky smell across parts of San Antonio this week and felt your allergies flare up, you’re not alone. It’s thanks to a mulch fire that has been burning all week.
Smoke continues to billow from scene of southwest Bexar County mulch fire
Read full article: Smoke continues to billow from scene of southwest Bexar County mulch fireOfficials are continuing to monitor a southwest Bexar County mulch fire scene that has since smoldered, the San Antonio Fire Department said on Thursday.
Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalized
Read full article: Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalizedSix days after a deadly apartment fire, the Austin Police Department identified the names and ages of children who were found in the apartment unit.
Wind remains a concern as SAFD battles grass fire at recycling facility in southwest Bexar County
Read full article: Wind remains a concern as SAFD battles grass fire at recycling facility in southwest Bexar CountySan Antonio firefighters are still closely monitoring a grass fire in southwest Bexar County, more than 12 hours after the initial call was placed.
1 hospitalized for smoke inhalation after North Side apartment fire, SAFD says
Read full article: 1 hospitalized for smoke inhalation after North Side apartment fire, SAFD saysOne person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire at a North Side apartment complex, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Arson investigators looking into cause of fire at East Side ICE facility, SAFD says
Read full article: Arson investigators looking into cause of fire at East Side ICE facility, SAFD saysArson investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at an East Side warehouse recently acquired by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Several NE Side residents left without homes after two-alarm fire destroys 2 apartment buildings
Read full article: Several NE Side residents left without homes after two-alarm fire destroys 2 apartment buildingsSeveral residents at a Northeast Side apartment complex lost their homes Saturday evening.
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. That’s 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.
‘You can look right through the house’: Man ‘stunned’ by fire damage to neighbors’ North Side home
Read full article: ‘You can look right through the house’: Man ‘stunned’ by fire damage to neighbors’ 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 Year’s celebrations, officials say
Read full article: Bexar County sees 31% rise in firework-related incidents during New Year’s celebrations, officials sayThe unincorporated portions of Bexar County saw a 31% increase in firework-related incidents compared to previous New Year’s celebrations, according to a county news release.
Tenants describe Universal City apartment as ‘inhabitable,’ say there’s no heat, hot water
Read full article: Tenants describe Universal City apartment as ‘inhabitable,’ say there’s 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.
‘I was devastated’: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorney
Read full article: ‘I was devastated’: 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.
Neighbor describes ‘humongous’ flames after fire engulfs apartment building
Read full article: Neighbor describes ‘humongous’ 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.
‘Serious public safety concern’: Bexar County on high alert for wildfires amid dry, windy conditions
Read full article: ‘Serious public safety concern’: 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 “critical fire weather conditions,” 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 ‘explosion’
Read full article: Doorbell video shows Schertz home engulfed in flames, neighbors report feeling ‘explosion’A 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 could’ve been prevented
Read full article: Neighbors question whether death of man found in burning North Side home could’ve 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.
‘This was home’: Residents of Duke Road Fire still waiting for help 6 months later
Read full article: ‘This was home’: 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.
Spurs’ Stephon Castle joins SAFD and USAA to share tips to prevent kitchen fires, spread awareness
Read full article: Spurs’ 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.