SAN ANTONIO — Multiple local fire departments responded to a raging house fire in the Woodlake subdivision Friday afternoon.
The fire began on the front porch of the Pine Lake Drive home on the northeast side before burning through the roof and spreading to half of the home. It was deemed a total loss, according to Bexar County ESD 11 Fire Captain Joshua Everetts, but one resident inside the home when the fire sparked was able to escape unscathed.
A firefighter suffered minor burn injuries on his arm.
Firefighters battled the fire for 25 minutes and remained on scene to ensure all hotspots were extinguished. Crews from the Kirby and Converse fire departments chipped in to help put the fire out.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A GoFundMe identified the residents as Shirley and Lane Harris.
"Mrs. Shirly has devoted her entire life to nonprofits, caring and educating for abused, neglected and vulnerable children," said the fundraiser's organizer, Annette Rodriguez. "She worked at The Children's Shelter for over 30 years and now works for the Madonna Center. She is known as Mama Shirley, giving unconditional love and support to thousands of children over the years. Mr. Lane, like Mrs. Shirley, has devoted his life to serving and educating children. He retired from the San Antonio Independent school district after 29 years of service and due to health problems, which he continues to struggle with today. The couple has been married for 34 years."
This is a developing situation. Further details will be added as they are received.
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