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3-alarm fire in Central Austin was accidental: AFD

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  December 19, 2022 11:02am CST
Austin
FOX 7 Austin

3-alarm fire in Central Austin was accidental: AFD

Austin fire said an accidental fire started at 4222 Elevator Drive was put out shortly after the call Monday morning.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department responded to a 3-alarm fire in Central Austin on Dec. 19.

AFD says there was heavy fire when they arrived at 4222 Elevator Drive, but the fire was later contained to the building where it started.

Firefighters say the 4-story building was under construction at the time the fire broke out.

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Firefighters on scene of a 3-alarm fire in Central Austin. (Austin Fire Department)

AFD says the fire was accidental. It was caused by a plumbing procedure with flammable vapors too close to a space heater.

Earlier Monday morning, AFD fought another fire in South Austin. They say a lightning strike was likely to blame for that fire.