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Fire crews respond to house fire on far north side; no injuries reported

Authorities said about 50 Sendero Verde homes were evacuated. Families are expected to be able to return sometime Friday night.

SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County fire crews, assisted by sheriff's deputies, are working to extinguish flames at a "fully engulfed" home on the far north side Friday afternoon. 

No injuries have been reported, according to county officials. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is calling the event a "grass fire," adding that about 50 Sendero Verde subdivision homes were evacuated as a precaution. 

As of 7 p.m. the fire was about 80% contained, having destroyed the one home. Officials said the dry weather exacerbated fire crews' fight, but it's expected that evacuees will be able to return to their homes sometime Friday night. 

ACTIVE SCENE ALERT- GRASS FIRE Update: Staging point for evacuated residents if Church of Christ off of 19818 US HWY...

Posted by Bexar County Sheriff's Office on Friday, August 4, 2023

"We ask all individuals living in this subdivision and the surrounding areas to be alert and vigilant," BCSO said in the alert. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but county officials believe it began as a grass fire that spread to the home. 

Viewers sent KENS 5 videos of smoke seen from a distance, and air support was utilized to help smother the flames. 

Credit: KENS viewer

This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates. 

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