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Crews respond to 18-unit apartment fire

One resident had a slight burn but did not need to go to the hospital, according to fire officials.

SAN ANTONIO — Multiple fire crews responded to a blaze at an apartment complex on San Antonio's northwest side on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred on the 5600 block of Evers Road near Loop 410 around 5:30 p.m. 

The fire was contained to one building with 18 units, according to Leon Valley Fire Chief. Officials say the people in those units will be displaced. 

One resident had a slight burn but did not need to go to the hospital, according to fire officials.

It was about 103 degrees outside as firefighters worked to knock down the fire. Fire officials say it takes twice as many firefighters to battle a blaze in extreme heat due to stress on a firefighters body. 

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