Vie Lofts released a statement about the evacuation:
"The safety of our residents at Vie Lofts at San Marcos is our number one priority. Today we were made aware that the City of San Marcos requested that we shut down our building.
Because of such, until we can confirm that there are no safety issues with our residents, we have set up temporary housing. We are very aware of the inconvenience this may cause our residents and we are doing everything we can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Because our residents are so important to us, we are doing everything we can to ensure their safety. We have also set up a dedicated recorded hotline, 737-484-3930, where we will provide updated information as we have it."
Originally published Sept. 21 11:35 a.m.:
The city of San Marcos Fire Marshal’s office has evacuated more than 160 residents from the Vie Lofts, located 817 Chestnut St. in San Marcos, due to “safety concerns about building stability and means of egress,” according to a Sept. 20 press release.
“The evacuation for the 162 occupants was issued by the Fire Marshal based on consultation with the City Attorney, Planning & Development Services, Code Compliance, and the City Manager’s Office,” the release stated.
Apartment management will be available at the San Marcos Police Department Auditorium, located 2300 S. I-35 on Saturday or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., due to the onsite office being closed. 737-484-3930. www.vieloftssm.com
