Fuel line burst sparks fire at San Antonio data centre
Oct 2024Published 2 Oct 2026
What happened
A fire occurred at a data centre on the West Side of San Antonio, Texas, near Potranco and Ingram Road. The incident began around 2 p.m. when a fuel line split during diesel refuelling of generators. Fuel contacted hot exhaust components and ignited. The fire spread rapidly, damaging generator tanks and a trailer. One person inhaled smoke and was evaluated by emergency services. The facility was evacuated as a precaution. No further injuries were reported. Hazmat teams attended to clean spilled fuel.
Contributing factors
Fuel line failure during active refuelling released diesel onto hot exhaust surfaces.
Lessons learned
- Inspect fuel lines and connections before starting generator refuelling.
- Maintain clear separation between fuel transfer points and hot exhaust components.
- Ensure immediate shutdown capability and spill containment are available during fuel handling operations.
Source
Published 2026-10-02. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.