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Man suspected of setting vacant East Side apartment on fire, police say
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Carlos Cortes, Christian Riley Dutcher , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The apartment was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. A man in his 30s is suspected of intentionally setting fire to a vacant apartment.
A man in his 30s is suspected of intentionally setting fire to a vacant apartment. He allegedly went to the apartment complex to look for someone before starting the fire and fleeing. The apartment was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.
The arson unit is investigating the incident, which occurred on Sunday night. The suspect's motives and current whereabouts are not specified in the available information.
Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found through the San Antonio Police Department and other sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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