SAN ANTONIO — Arson investigators are looking into a what the San Antonio Fire Department is calling a "very small fire" that left a person dead.
Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, SAFD responded to reports of a structure fire on the 800 block of South Smith Street. Upon arrival, SAFD confirmed that they found one person dead on scene.
According to SAFD, the it was a "very small fire" as only a mattress was on fire.
Devastated family members identified the deceased man as 81-year-old Manuel Castillo. The medical examiner later confirmed his identity.
The arson team is investigating the case.
KENS 5 will update this story as more information becomes available.
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