Fire at vacant church caused by unhoused people trying to keep 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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Investigation underway after pair of homes catch fire in southwest Austin
Austin Fire responds after 2 homes catch fire in south Austin
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2 dogs killed in Southwest Austin house fire
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Austin Fire using high-tech mapping to help prevent wildfire disasters
High-tech mapping technology is being used by the Austin Fire Department to help the agency stay more prepared in the event of devastating wildfires.
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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Austin Fire rescues dog, 10 puppies following house fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department said crews rescued 10 puppies and their mother after a fire broke out at a northwest Austin house. AFD said all the animals appear to be doing OK.
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Austin ranks 5th in major cities vulnerable to wildfires
The other four cities in the top five are all in Southern California, an area that is experiencing devastating levels of fire destruction this month. But there are key differences between that region and Austin,
AFD responds to fire at south Austin homeless encampment, not the first time
A vacant structure in south Austin Saturday evening caught fire, according to the Austin Fre Department. This was located in the 7800 block of Peaceful Hill Lane, near the intersection of West William Cannon Drive and South Congress Avenue.
Home of Austin's beloved horseback Santa, Samuel Grey Horse, severely damaged in fire
There are no reported injuries, and the fire is believed to be accidental, the Austin Fire Department told the American-Statesman.
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9 puppies saved in northwest Austin garage fire
AUSTIN, Texas — Nine puppies were saved from a fire early Thursday morning in northwest Austin. According to the Austin Fire Department (AFD), crews responded to the fire around 12:30 a.m. in ...
Residents evacuate after attic fire in SW Austin house
Firefighters extinguished an attic fire at a two-story residence in southwest Austin early Monday morning The Austin Fire Department responded to 6102 Nashua Court at 6:17 a.m. All residents safely evacuated the home before firefighters arrived on scene.
Dead body found after fire in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department are investigating, but they do not believe the death was suspicious.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy sources