San Antonio, October 10, 2025
News Summary
San Antonio experienced a troubling series of fires, including a severe blaze on Lee Hall Street that heavily damaged an apartment structure and a garage fire on Stillwater Drive. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in any of the incidents. Firefighters responded rapidly, deploying multiple engines and ladder trucks to control the flames, which were particularly challenging due to the architecture of the buildings involved. An investigation is ongoing to determine the causes.
San Antonio — A series of fires on the northwest and North sides of the city left two homes heavily damaged on Thursday and a separate roof fire on Sunday, with no reported injuries across the incidents.
What happened
Firefighters were called to respond to a house fire on the northwest side of San Antonio on Thursday morning. The first incident occurred at a large residential structure subdivided into multiple apartments on the 1400 block of Lee Hall Street just after midnight. Flames were shooting from the structure, making it difficult for firefighting crews to control. The construction of the building allowed flames to spread quickly to multiple levels. Firefighters had to be evacuated from the home at one point due to dangerous conditions inside. The fire was brought under control around 2:30 a.m., and no one was injured. The building appeared to be vacant at the time of the fire, and investigators are working to determine the cause.
Second incident: garage fire
The second fire incident happened around 10 a.m. at a residence on the 6000 block of Stillwater Drive. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming out of the garage. The property owner had already evacuated after noticing the fire in the garage. A neighbor reported that the homeowner was asleep when the fire started but managed to escape without injury. Four fire engines and two ladder trucks were deployed to the Stillwater Drive fire. The blaze was contained within the garage, but damage occurred to the attic and outdoor fence, making the house a total loss. A vehicle parked near the garage also sustained damage. Investigators are looking into the potential electrical or chemical origin of the garage fire; no injuries were reported.
Separate Sunday night roof fire
In a separate incident on Sunday evening, the roof of a North Side home was set on fire, possibly due to a lightning strike during thunderstorms. The fire was described as under control by the fire department by 9 p.m. on the same day, with no injuries reported.
Response and impact
- Multiple firefighting crews responded to the midnight apartment structure fire; crews were briefly evacuated for safety before control was achieved.
- Four fire engines and two ladder trucks were deployed to the Stillwater Drive garage fire.
- All three incidents reported no injuries.
- Investigations are ongoing for the Lee Hall structure fire and the Stillwater Drive garage fire; investigators are looking into potential electrical or chemical causes for the garage blaze.
What is known about damages
The Lee Hall Street structure suffered heavy flames and multi-level spread, with unknown occupancy at the time of the fire but appearing vacant. The Stillwater Drive residence was made a total loss due to damage to the attic and outdoor fence; a vehicle parked near the garage also sustained damage. The North Side roof fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.
FAQ
Why were firefighters called on the northwest side of San Antonio on Thursday morning?
Firefighters were called to respond to a house fire on the northwest side of San Antonio on Thursday morning.
Where did the first incident occur?
The first incident occurred at a large residential structure subdivided into multiple apartments on the 1400 block of Lee Hall Street just after midnight.
What conditions did crews face at the Lee Hall Street fire?
Flames were shooting from the structure, making it difficult for firefighting crews to control.
How did the building’s construction affect the Lee Hall Street fire?
The construction of the building allowed flames to spread quickly to multiple levels.
Were firefighters forced to leave the Lee Hall Street structure?
Firefighters had to be evacuated from the home at one point due to dangerous conditions inside.
When was the Lee Hall Street fire controlled and were there injuries?
The fire was brought under control around 2:30 a.m., and no one was injured.
Was the Lee Hall Street building occupied?
The building appeared to be vacant at the time of the fire, and investigators are working to determine the cause.
Where and when did the second fire incident occur?
The second fire incident happened around 10 a.m. at a residence on the 6000 block of Stillwater Drive.
What did firefighters find at Stillwater Drive?
Firefighters arrived to find flames coming out of the garage.
Did anyone evacuate from the Stillwater Drive home?
The property owner had already evacuated after noticing the fire in the garage.
How did the homeowner escape?
A neighbor reported that the homeowner was asleep when the fire started but managed to escape without injury.
What apparatus were deployed to Stillwater Drive?
Four fire engines and two ladder trucks were deployed to the Stillwater Drive fire.
How extensive was the damage at the Stillwater Drive residence?
The blaze was contained within the garage, but damage occurred to the attic and outdoor fence, making the house a total loss.
Was any vehicle damaged at Stillwater Drive?
A vehicle parked near the garage also sustained damage.
What are investigators considering as possible causes for the Stillwater Drive fire?
Investigators are looking into the potential electrical or chemical origin of the garage fire; no injuries were reported.
What happened on Sunday evening on the North Side?
In a separate incident on Sunday evening, the roof of a North Side home was set on fire, possibly due to a lightning strike during thunderstorms.
Was the Sunday night roof fire controlled and were there injuries?
The fire was described as under control by the fire department by 9 p.m. on the same day, with no injuries reported.
Key facts at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| First incident location | 1400 block of Lee Hall Street |
| Time of first incident | Just after midnight (Thursday) |
| Second incident location | 6000 block of Stillwater Drive |
| Time of second incident | Around 10 a.m. (Thursday) |
| Sunday incident | North Side roof fire (Sunday evening) |
| Apparatus deployed (Stillwater) | Four fire engines and two ladder trucks |
| Injuries | No injuries reported |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Just after midnight, Thursday | Structure fire at 1400 block of Lee Hall Street | The fire was brought under control around 2:30 a.m., and no one was injured. |
| Around 10 a.m., Thursday | Garage fire at 6000 block of Stillwater Drive | The blaze was contained within the garage, but damage occurred to the attic and outdoor fence, making the house a total loss. |
| Sunday evening | Roof fire on North Side home | The fire was described as under control by the fire department by 9 p.m. on the same day, with no injuries reported. |
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Additional Resources
- San Antonio Fire Incident
- Wikipedia: Firefighting
- Northwest Side Garage Fire
- Google Search: Garage Fires San Antonio
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- Stillwater Drive Fire
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fire Safety
- North Side Home Fire
- Google News: San Antonio North Side Fire
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