SAN ANTONIO — Officials say a space heater may be to blame for a fire in a west-side home.
Firefighters were called out to the 500 block of San Gabriel Avenue around 10 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a fire in the backside of a single-story home.
They were able to extinguish the fire quickly
The Batallion Chief said the homeowner admitted that they started a small heater in a rear room, a room that is now considered the fire's 'point of origin.'
One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation, but they were not taken to a hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
The damages are estimated to be around $20,000.
This is a developing story.
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