SAN ANTONIO — A fire destroyed a home on the northeast side of San Antonio just hours after a family's backyard party Sunday.
That fire started just after midnight on El Sendero Street near Thousand Oaks Drive.
Officials aren't sure what caused the fire but firefighters believe it was either a jacuzzi or backyard BBQ pit.
At some point, the flames got so bad that the house is now considered a total loss.
Firefighters say a couple and their adult granddaughter lived in the home.
The family had a party in the backyard on Sunday, which is why officials suspect the fire may have started from either the pit or jacuzzi. Officials say the house is L-shaped, and the fire quickly spread from it's point of origin into the attic, then the rest of the home.
Fortunately, everyone did get out safely and they’re now staying elsewhere.
The house is a total loss. No word on the exact dollar amount of damages caused by the blaze.
As we get closer to the Fourth of July holiday, its likely more parties will be taking place.
Be mindful when using BBQ pits and have a safety plan in place in the event of a fire.
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