Austin firefighters battle massive blaze near flea market
AUSTIN, Texas - Firefighters are battling a massive fire along East U.S. Highway 290 near the Austin Country Flea Market on Sunday.
Emergency response & traffic delays near flea market
What we know:
Multiple Austin Fire Department units and Pflugerville Fire Department crews responded to the scene. A ladder truck was seen spraying water onto the fire.
The blaze is visible for miles from Interstate 35 and U.S. 290, drawing drivers to slow down and pull over along the roadway. Traffic heading east on U.S. 290 was heavily delayed.
Austin fire officials said the fire remains active and did not immediately provide details on its size, cause or whether anyone was injured.
The Austin Country Flea Market is located nearby and is typically open on weekends.
What we don't know:
It is not immediately clear what structure or property was burning.
What you can do:
Drivers are urged to avoid the area and expect significant delays as crews continue to work the scene.
This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 7's Marco Bitonel.