Electrical fire damages NW Side auto business

Fire was reported at 9:30 p.m. Sunday

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters responded to an electrical fire at a local business overnight, fire officials said Monday.

The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fast Auto Sales used car lot, found on West Avenue near Interstate 10 on the city's Northwest Side.

Firefighters said when they arrived, smoke was seen coming out of the office.

Officials said the electrical fire started inside the office but did not identify the source.

No one was hurt by the fire. 

The damage estimate is said to be around $50,000.

The investigation into the fire is ongoing.


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