Texas Capitol Evacuated After Smoke Spotted

AUSTIN, TX — The state Capitol building was evacuated on Friday after smoke was seen emanating from its lower extension, fire officials said.

The evacuation is said to have been done in an abundance of caution at around 1 p.m., and no injuries have been reported. It's being described as light smoke coming from inside the building at 1400 Congress Ave., accompanied with a burning odor, according to a tweet by State Rep. Charlie Geren.

“Burning smell in the extension," Geren wrote. "At this time, it’s not believed to be serious, but they are checking it out as we speak.”

By around 1:40 p.m., fire officials lifted the evacuation after not finding a fire source. "Nothing found in lower extension," fire officials wrote on Twitter. "All units clearing and turning building back over to DPS. Evacuation lifted."