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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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 families displaced after South Austin house fire
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
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 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,
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 ...
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.
AFD: No injuries reported in abandoned church fire
Read more No injuries were reported after the Austin Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at an abandoned east Austin church, the agency said on social media.
7 displaced after 2 homes catch fire in south Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — 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. The agency said the fire has been upgraded to a second alarm.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
The fire that started Thursday at the Vistra Energy battery plant in Moss Landing, roughly 80 miles (about 130 kilometers) south of San Francisco, led to 1,700 people evacuating, closed part of Highway 1 and generated huge flames and significant amounts of smoke. The cause is under investigation.
Wind chills 55 below; snow and ice in Florida: Extreme cold invading US
An arctic air mass will channel temperatures 20-30 degrees below already historically cold January averages. The South braced for a rare winter storm.