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<\/p>\nOfficials said multiple units responded because of the size of the apartment complex and to allow firefighters to rotate crews in the summer heat.<\/p>\n
SAN ANTONIO \u2014 At least two apartment units were badly damaged after a fire sparked at a northwest-side complex Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Multiple firefighters were called to the Pearl Park apartments on the 5100 block of NW Loop 410 around 3:15 p.m. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Fire Chief Valerie Frausto said the firefighters arrived to an engulfed building and were able to complete a quick search of the apartments before putting a good stop to the fire in a timely fashion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Fire officials said 40 units in total responded to the fire that was contained to building 33 – where eight apartment units reside. Two of those units sustained significant damage but no injuries were reported. Some of the lower buildings also sustained some water damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to SAFD, the fire was knocked down just before 4 p.m., but crews will remain on scene for a while to evaluate the situation and check for hotspots.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“‘Very proud, they did an outstanding job today,” Frausto said of her firefighters. “We’re very fortunate nobody was hurt.”<\/p>\n
Officials said multiple units responded because of the size of the apartment complex and to allow firefighters to rotate crews in the summer heat. Some of the firefighters will also remain on shift until Thursday morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When asked how the firefighters were able to battle the flames in heavy gear and blistering temperatures, Frausto said “We’re firefighters for a reason, we have a passion to serve people and do the job. I can’t thank them enough because they are out here, they’re doing hard work in the heat.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
SAFD says that 19 residents have been displaced. All three pets are safe and accounted for.<\/p>\n
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