Published 12:45 IST, February 19th 2021

Freezing water hampers Texas firefighters

Video from San Antonio, Texas TV station KSAT shows firefighters in Bexar County battling a fire in a large apartment building during the extreme cold temperatures that much of the state is dealing with.

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Video from San Antonio, Texas TV station KSAT shows firefighters in Bexar County battling a fire in a large apartment building during extreme cold temperatures that much of state is dealing with.

"Our main concern is water supply. All of se hydrants out here are dry. Well, y're t dry y're just frozen and re's water," Fire Chief Jerry Bialick of Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department told KSAT.

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San Antonio has been dealing with swfall in addition to frigid temperatures. Forecasters called for up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of sw in city. 

12:45 IST, February 19th 2021