SAFD: Flames reignite at vacant northeast-side motel for third day in a row

SAN ANTONIO — A vacant northeast-side motel that caught on fire Thursday night was engulfed in flames once again Friday morning, marking the third day in a row that firefighters have responded to fire at the property.

The fire at the former Econo Lodge along the I-35 access road near Whirlwind Drive, reignited just after 4 a.m. This comes after firefighter arrived to heavy flames at the same location around 9 p.m. Thursday.

When the call came in Thursday night, firefighters knew exactly where to go because officials said they were “very familiar” with the property, having responded to a dumpster fire at the shuttered business less than 24 hours before…

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