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.
9 puppies saved in northwest Austin garage 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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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.
Austin Fire responds after 2 homes catch fire in south Austin
At least two homes caught fire Monday in south Austin, according to the Austin Fire Department. Around 12:15 p.m., AFD said the fire was happening in the 4300 block of Triboro Trail. That’s near MoPac.
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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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.
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Investigation underway after fire at abandoned North Austin bank
AUSTIN, Texas — A fire at an abandoned bank in North Austin on Sunday morning is now out. According to the Austin Fire Department, crews responded to the fire at 9800 N. Lamar Blvd., just north ...
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City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response
Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.
Arlington FD investigating cause of fire at UTA campus
The Arlington Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that broke out Thursday on the University of Texas at Arlington campus.
Pflugerville City Council removes ESD legislation from its legislative agenda
The Pflugerville City Council amended its legislative agenda to remove any mention of legislation on emergency service districts.
Gas leak in Georgetown causes evacuation of 388 people, downtown road closures
A gas leak in a four-inch main caused the closure of several streets near downtown Georgetown and the evacuation of 388 people, officials said.