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.