Unfortunately, fires can happen in any building or home in San Antonio. No structure is immune; some are at higher risk due to their use or age. Those more likely to experience fires include: Restaurants or buildings near them Construction sites or buildings near them Older homes and buildings, such as those in La Villita, Alamo Plaza, King William Historic District, and South Alamo Street to St. Mary's Street In addition, sometimes fires can start outdoors as wildfires and overtake other buildings or structures. The San Antonio Firefighting Division delivers fire protection, rescue services, and medical first responder service to more than 1.3 million individuals in an area of over 460 square miles. With the city's recent growth, the division handles nearly 120,000 emergency incidents annually.