Sunday, December 28, 2014

FIVE CONFIRMED DEAD IN FIRE AT THE WEDGWOOD HIGH-RISE SENIOR COMPLEX IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS




Five confirmed dead in fire at the wedgwood high-rise senior complex IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS



Updated: Sunday, December 28 2014, 11:07 AM CST By Gary Cooper News 4 San Antonio Facebook SAN ANTONIO – 

Five confirmed dead in a high-rise apartment fire in Castle Hills on Sunday. At least 150 firefighters from various engine companies around San Antonio were called to the three-alarm blaze at the Wedgwood Senior Apartments located at 6701 Blanco Road in Castle Hills around 6:30 a.m. 


Rescue efforts were particularly challenging because many residents in the retirement complex have mobility and impairment issues.
At least 3 people were injured and taken to local hospitals, one critically.
At least 75 residents had to be evacuated and taken to a shelter at Churchill High School, 12049 Blanco Road.


 Officials say the entire third floor of the apartment complex was gutted.