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1 hospitalized after house fire on Southeast Side, SAFD says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Andrea K. Moreno, Hannah Gonzales, Ricardo Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened near South WW White Road, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
A house fire occurred on the Southeast Side, resulting in one person being taken to a hospital. Firefighters were able to rescue the individual from the burning home. The incident happened near South WW White Road, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
The rescued person was found in a bedroom and is being treated for possible smoke inhalation. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. Further details about the fire, including its cause, are under investigation and can be found through the San Antonio Fire Department or local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A house fire occurred on the Southeast Side, resulting in one person being taken to a hospital. Firefighters were able to rescue the individual from the burning home. The incident happened near South…
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