SAN ANTONIO — A west-side home that had been in one San Antonio family for generations was reduced to ash and debris early Saturday morning, leaving behind a charred footprint where irreplaceable memories once stood.

The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. in the garage of the home located near the heart of San Antonio’s west side.

San Antonio firefighters responded quickly and were able to contain the flames before they spread to nearby properties. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

But for the Ramones' family, the damage runs much deeper than the scorched walls.

“This house was actually bought by my grandfather,” said Yvonne Ramones Chavez. “I’m 46-years-old, so when I moved into this house, I was actually a newborn.”

Photos, heirlooms and decades of family history were lost i

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