Firefighter injured when apartment collapses during Pflugerville blaze

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Published  January 2, 2026 9:08pm CST
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Pflugerville fire

The Brief

    • A firefighter suffered minor injuries after part of an apartment building collapsed during a fire in Pflugerville.
    • Crews say the blaze may have damaged about two dozen apartments, with no serious civilian injuries.
    • Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - A firefighter took minor injuries after an apartment collapsed during a fire response Friday afternoon. 

The fire, which may have damaged two dozen apartments, did not result in any major injuries. 

Pflugerville apartment fire

What we know:

Around 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which the Travis County Emergency Services District 2 says began shortly before 4 p.m. Friday.

The fire happened in the 14000 block of Renaissance Court in Pflugerville. 

Pflugerville fire

A partial roof collapse happened during the fire, resulting in an officer taking minor injuries. TCESD2 said he was treated and evaluated. 

Some residents were evaluated at the scene for smoke exposure, but no serious injuries were reported. 

Officials estimate around 24 apartments may have been affected. 

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is being investigated. 

The Source: Information in this article comes from Travis County ESD 2. 

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