South Austin house fire prompts 'large police and fire presence'

AFD, APD respond to house fire in South Austin

Austin fire crews responded to a house fire in South Austin which prompted a "large police and fire presence." 

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin fire crews responded to a house fire in South Austin which prompted a "large police and fire presence." 

The fire is under control.

What we know:

The scene is in the 1900 block of Edgeware Drive off Menchaca Road less than a mile from where Menchaca intersects with S Lamar Boulevard.

AFD says that crews found a single-story home on fire. 

Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire after police secured the scene due to a "related safety issue".

This story is developing. Refresh for updates.