The first call came out as a lightning strike, according to SAFD.
CASTLE HILLS, Texas — An apartment fire in Castle Hills may have been caused by a lightning strike, according to SAFD.
San Antonio firefighters responded to reports of a fire early Wednesday morning in the 11800 block of Braesview near Lockhill Selma Road and West Avenue.
When firefighters arrived, they found fire on the second floor of an apartment building. Initially, the call came out as a lightning strike, according to SAFD. Then it was called in as an appliance fire, then building fire.
Officials believe the fire started in a utility area and then got up into the attic.
At least two units will be displaced and a total of four units were impacted. Officials say that both bottom floor apartments were vacant.
A total of 12 people are now displaced. Fire investigation is looking for the cause.
No estimate was provided on the amount of damages caused and no injuries were reported.
This is a developing story.
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