SAN ANTONIO — A massive fire that was upgraded to a second alarm destoyed a home on the north side of town late Thursday evening.
San Antonio firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Big Tree Drive near Jones Maltsberger Rd around 11:45 p.m.
The fire was upgraded to a second alarm almost immediately to in order to protect exposures to other homes.
A Battalion Chief tells us that one person was home at the time of the fire, and said he heard noise in the garage area. When he went to investigate the sounds, he saw flames and quickly exited the home.
Firefighters evacuated neighbors on both sides of the home as a precaution. One of the homes next door sustained a “singe” to their home.
Officials say the home is a total loss, and a car was destroyed as well.
Fire investigators are scene attempting to determine cause.
No injuries were reported.
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