Crime & Safety

Pickle Federal Building Evacuated for Electric Fire

The fire has been contained to an underground vault.

AUSTIN, TX — The Pickle Federal Building has been evacuated due to an underground electric fire, according to the Austin Fire Department.

Power outages have been reported in the area and there is some light smoke reported in the building. The fire has been confined to the underground vault at the intersection of 10th and San Jacinto.

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