Welding project sparks 28-acre grass fire near La Vernia

Sparks from a welding project are the cause of a Sept. 25 blaze that scorched approximately 28 acres between La Vernia and St. Hedwig. Personnel and equipment from four different agencies responded to the fire on C.R. 348 last Thursday afternoon, including firefighters with Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue, Bexar County Emergency Services District 12, and the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, along with members of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. According to District 1 Battalion Chief Bobby Blankenship, the owner of the property was welding on his gate when sparks caught the grass on fire. The initial...

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