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.

AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after two homes caught fire Monday afternoon in southwest Austin. According to the Austin Fire Department, a structure fire on Triboro Trail, which is near MoPac and West William Cannon Drive, extended into a second home.

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.

AUSTIN, Texas - A fire in South Austin spread from one home to another, displacing two families. The Austin Fire Department says improperly discarded ashes from a fireplace are to blame. On Monday, Jan. 20, around 11:45 a.m., the Austin Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 4300 block of Triboro Trl.

Austin police and fire are investigating after firefighters found a body while putting out a tent fire in South Austin.

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

AUSTIN, Texas - Two dogs were killed in a Southwest Austin house fire, the Austin Fire Department said. AFD said on Monday, Jan. 13, around 12:33 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire in the 8500 block of Hanbridge Lane. Flames were coming through the roof on the second floor, and plumes of smoke filled the air.

The pups were given oxygen masks to help them breathe, according to a battalion chief with the Austin Fire Department.

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,

There are no reported injuries, and the fire is believed to be accidental, the Austin Fire Department told the American-Statesman.

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 ...

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.