Two vacant house fires on Friday are the latest to keep firefighters busy
Fires broke out just minutes apart
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SAN ANTONIO – It’s been a busy time for San Antonio fire crews and Friday morning was no exception. Two vacant house fires broke out just minutes a part from one another.
The first, was in the 1800 block of West Wildwood Drive. According to SAFD, when they arrived on scene flames were shooting from the roof of the home.
Crews were able to put the fire out quickly, and thankfully no one was inside.
Fire investigators estimate the total damage is over $50,000.
Investigators trying to determine cause of fire that damaged home on near West Side
Fire called in around 6:45 a.m. at home on Menchaca St.
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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio arson investigators are working to determine the cause of a vacant house fire on the city’s near West Side early Friday morning.
Firefighters were called around 6:45 a.m. at a home on Menchaca Street near North Zarzamora after receiving word of flames showing.
Firefighters said when they arrived the house was fully-engulfed in flames. They were able to put the fire out quickly and without incident and kept it from spreading to neighboring homes. The home itself, however, was severely damaged.