SAN ANTONIO — Just after noon 37 fire units responded to the 8700 block of I-10 east for a structure fire.
Fire officials say when they arrived they were met with lot of heavy smoke and fire. The fire started on the back side of the building after a propane line ruptured and was ignited by an unknown source. After getting inside the building, they were able to shut down the tank feeding the fire.
Officials says there were people inside the building when the fire began, but everyone did make it out safely.
The fire did a cause a lot of property damage.
The building was a repair center for 18 wheeler trucks. Firefighters were able to save a large portion of the building but several trucks were lost in the fire.
Officials said they would remain on scene for several more hours putting out hotspots, and making sure it doesn’t reignite.
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