SAFD: One person confirmed dead after fire rips through possible ‘hoarder house’ on east side

Officials say the fire is now under control.

SAN ANTONIO — A fire ripped through what is possibly a “hoarder house” on the east side of San Antonio.

Firefighters were dispatched to the 1200 block of Rigsby Avenue for reports of a fire just after 5 a.m. Tuesday.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a woman in her 70s deceased inside the home.

Officials say the fire is now under control and they have one person in custody.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

This is a developing story.

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