Several families are looking for a place to stay after a fire broke out Friday on the city’s Northwest Side.
The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Creek apartments in the 6100 block of Vance Jackson Road.Josiah, a resident who lives on the second floor, said he woke up to the smell of smoke.Josiah said the flames consumed his apartment.Shocked by what happened, Josiah sprung into action to save his neighbors.Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly, but the damage was done.
San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson Joe Arrington said at least eights units were damaged by water and smoke and seven families are looking for a place to stay. “So, we’re working with apartment management to try to get folks relocated here, locally. There are a few that won’t be able to that, they don’t have enough units. We’re working with the Red Cross to get them shelter while the apartment management company ... so everyone will be taken care of and find shelter this evening,” Arrington said.
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