Mass response to SAFD in an apartment building on the north side

SAN ANTONIO — More than 40 fire engines arrived at an apartment building in northern San Antonio as firefighters rescued residents from flames and smoke.

San Antonio Fire Department officials told KENS 5 around 9:45 p.m. that the flames had largely been extinguished and they were in the process of evacuating the building, coordinating rescue operations through the balconies of the Blanco Apartments, a one-piece complex located near West Huisace.

At least one victim was taken away in an ambulance. It is currently unknown how many residents were injured or displaced by the fire in total.

This is an evolving story. Stay tuned to KENS5.com for updates.

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