Fire in empty Austin church was the result of people trying to stay warm, AFD says
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire and smoke coming from the church. Bridges said the fire was initially upgraded to a second-alarm because a fire at a large, vacant building can easily get out of hand and crews wanted to make sure they had enough resources.
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Crews extinguish fire at abandoned Austin bank
Austin firefighters responded to 9800 North Lamar Boulevard around 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Callers reported smoke coming from a large building that was later determined to be an abandoned bank. No injuries were reported.
Investigation underway after fire at abandoned North Austin bank
Crews responded to the fire at 9800 N. Lamar Blvd., just north of West Rundberg Lane, around 6:30 a.m. after reports of smoke coming from a large white building.
7 displaced after 2 homes catch fire in south Austin
At least two homes caught fire Monday in south Austin, and seven people have been displaced, according to the Austin Fire Department.
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Wildfires Wreaked Havoc in L.A. Some Experts Say Austin Could Be Next.
With increasingly hot weather and topographical features that resemble those in parts of Southern California, the booming Texas metropolis ranks fifth among U.S. cities threatened by wildfire.
AFD finds dead body after receiving south Austin trash fire call
The Austin Fire Department said Sunday that its firefighters found a dead body after extinguishing a trash fire in the area of the 700-835 block of West Ben White Boulevard.
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Helicopter Search and Rescue Team created in partnership with APD, AFD
Central Texas first responders moved forward with their new partnership to form the Helicopter Search and Rescue Team.
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Fire in empty Austin church was the result of people trying to stay warm, AFD says
Texas — As freezing and near-freezing temperatures continue across Central Texas, Austin Fire Department (AFD) crews responded to a fire at a vacant church in northeast Austin Tuesday afternoon.
9 puppies saved in northwest Austin house fire
The pups were given oxygen masks to help them breathe, according to a battalion chief with the Austin Fire Department.
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Downtown Georgetown roads closed as firefighters repair gas leak
A gas leak off Main Street and University Avenue has prompted road closures near downtown Georgetown, which are expected to last through the evening of Jan. 29.
Fire breaks out near fuel pumps at NE Austin strip mall
A fire broke out on the roof of a strip mall in northeast Austin early Wednesday morning.The Austin Fire Department responded to the structure fire at 1900 E. A
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Georgetown officials resolve gas leak, open all downtown roads
Downtown Georgetown evacuation orders have been lifted after officials stopped a gas leak near Main Street and University Avenue around 5 p.m. Jan. 29, according to a city news release.