Crime & Safety
5 Displaced In East Austin Fire Blamed On Unattended Cooking
Austin Fire Department crews were called to 904 Bedford St. to fight conflagration that erupted at around 6 p.m. on Saturday.
EAST AUSTIN, TEXAS — A fire in East Austin Saturday evening displaced five residents, officials said.
The blaze that broke out at 904 Bedford St. around 6 p.m. was blamed on unattended cooking, Austin fire officials said via Twitter. No injuries were reported, and the Austin Fire Department said housing authority officials were assisting residents left without a home in finding temporary lodging.
Damage was estimated at $5,000 to the structure and another $5,000 in the building's contents.
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Final update 904 Bedford. Fire cause accidental, unattended cooking. No injuries but 5 persons displaced being assisted by housing authority. Damage estimated at 5K structure and 5K contents. pic.twitter.com/YT5fOh0Wl7
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) August 25, 2018
Update 904 Bedford. Crews have located dog, who appears to be doing fine. Most crews will be clearing soon. pic.twitter.com/FImjKsX03n
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) August 25, 2018
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