Crime & Safety
2 Killed In South Austin Apartment Fire
Fire crews battling early Monday morning fire at 2901 Barton Skyway later found 2 bodies in subsequent sweeps of charred building.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Two people were killed in a fire that engulfed a South Austin apartment complex early Monday, fire officials said.
The fire was reported just before 4:30 a.m. at 2901 Barton Skyway, according to Austin Fire Department officials. Austin fire crews discovered a body in one of the units during a second sweep of the site. Later that morning, at around 7:30 a.m., fire officials reported the discovery of a second body in the charred remains of the building.
Another nine people were displaced as a result of the fire, which started on a second-floor balcony that spread into the attic. Monetary loss was estimated at $500,000 for damage to the building and another $250,000 for its contents.
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Fire on Spyglass has gone to 2nd Alarm, balcony fire spread to attic. Fire has been knocked down. pic.twitter.com/MAVlp5BZP7
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) July 15, 2019
Spyglass update, an additional victim has been located in the debris of the fire apartment. This brings the total to two victims.
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) July 15, 2019
Spyglass final for today. Cause undetermined, no definitive specific item in area of origin on balcony. $500k structure, $250k content. Two victims from apt of origin pending autopsy for cause of death. Red Cross and apt management assisting 9 displaced.
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) July 15, 2019
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