The fire broke out at an apartment building Tuesday night.
Over 100 rescued and two in critical condition after fire broke out at a Westside apartment complex Tuesday night.
Ken Branca
Firefighters were able to rescue 15 to 20 people, including a woman in her 90s, from the balconies of a multi-level apartment building on San Antonio’s Westside after a fire broke out on the third floor, according to an official with the San Antonio Fire Department.
San Antonio Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, and police responded to the call around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28. They worked to successfully evacuate more than 100 people from Blanco Apartments located in the 900 block of West Huisache Avenue.
All who were rescued from the building were thoroughly checked out by medical services. However, two residents were transported to the hospital in critical condition, officials said.
The San Antonio Fire Department worked diligently to put out the fire but called for reinforcements to knock down the fire. One apartment received fire damage and the second and third floors of the building suffered smoke damage as a result of the flames, the fire department said.
Firefighters are trying to get as many residents as possible back into their homes. The San Antonio Housing Authority is helping relocate those who need a place to stay. Meanwhile, the fire department has begun an investigation into the source of the fire and its cause.
MySA has no additional information regarding the fire or the current condition of those transported to the hospital for medical treatment.