Brush fire breaks out at homeless encampment in south Austin; fire under control: AFD
Fire at South Austin homeless encampment
A fire broke out at a homeless camp shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday evening near Ben White and Bannister Lane. The fire started in the encampment but began spreading into nearby brush.
AUSTIN, Texas - Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment in south Austin Saturday.
The fire began at a homeless encampment near Bannister and Ben White Boulevard, extending into the surrounding brush.
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AFD says the fire is now under control.