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Home north of downtown sustains serious damage in overnight fire, SAFD says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Spencer Heath , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the incident around 1:30 a. Further details about the incident are available from the San Antonio Fire Department.
A fire caused serious damage to a home early Tuesday morning. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the incident around 1:30 a.m. Flames primarily damaged the attic area and burned through portions of the roof. Additions to the home hindered crews' access to the attic, delaying their response.
The fire was eventually contained. A resident inside the home escaped safely. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Further details about the incident are available from the San Antonio Fire Department.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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