Friday, February 6, 2015

SOURCE OF IGNITION AT THE WEDGWOOD SENIOR LIVING COMPLEX IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS STILL UNDETERMINED.





SOURCE OF IGNITION AT THE WEDGWOOD SENIOR LIVING COMPLEX IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS STILL UNDETERMINED.


February 6, 2015



— Authorities say it's still unclear what caused a fire at a senior-living facility near San Antonio that killed five people, injured several others and displaced about 250 residents.


Investigators found more than one potential source of the Dec. 28 blaze at Wedgwood Senior Living Apartments in Castle Hills, the San Antonio News-Express (http://bit.ly/18Tc5Qo ) reported Thursday.


Spokeswoman Laura Jesse of the Bexar County fire marshal's office said the incident report is still being finalized and wasn't ready for release Thursday. Once the report is done, the list of potential ignition sources will be released, she said.


A sixth resident died two days after the fire at the 11-story complex, but officials haven't said if it contributed to her death. Apartment managers have said the building won't be habitable for now, but note most residents have already found new homes.


Since the fire, more than 20 residents have jointly filed a negligence lawsuit against the management company and its owners, seeking at least $1 million in damages for medical care expenses and compensation. They say the fire was a direct result of deficiencies in maintenance, policies, procedures and/or the condition of the apartment complex.


Messages left with a Wedgwood management spokeswoman by the newspaper weren't returned Thursday.