Crime & Safety
Austin Police Vehicle Catches Fire In East Austin
Car fire at Tillery Street and Govalle Avenue likely sparked by road flares leaves officer with minor injuries, emergency officials said.
EAST AUSTIN, TX — A police patrol vehicle caught fire in East Austin on Thursday night, a blaze likely sparked by road flares, fire officials said.
The SUV caught fire at Tillery Street and Govalle Avenue, according to fire officials. The back of the vehicle caught fire as the officer was driving, fire officials added in a tweet.
The officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene, according to the account.
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Update Govalle/Tillery @Austin_Police APD Patrol Car Fire has been extinguished. Investigation underway. Officer has been treated by @ATCEMS for minor injury and released. Fire appears to have started in cargo area of vehicle and was either caused or exacerbated by road flares
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) June 8, 2018
Govalle at Tillery, Firefighters completing extinguishment of @Austin_Police patrol car. @ATCEMS evaluating Officer for minor injuries pic.twitter.com/q5rEmWEFBG
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) June 8, 2018
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