Northwest Side families displaced by an apartment fire last week took a major step towards getting back on their feet, as they moved into their new homes.

Over the past week, people across San Antonio have been reaching out to donate items to families impacted by a Nov. 7 fire in the 5100 block of USAA Boulevard.

The complex, Avistar on the Boulevard, notified the families that they have apartment units for the families to move into — after the building they had been living in was considered a total loss.

“Everything’s been really quick,” affected resident Mauela Lopez said, “really hectic.”

Lopez and her daughter, Eva, lost everything in the fire, minus a couple of photos they were able to salvage because of the container they were in.

“I’ve had a lot of donations; I’ve had a lot of

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