AFD responds to church fire in East Austin
Electrical fire damages unoccupied church in East Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas - Around 45 firefighters were on scene of a church fire Wednesday morning in East Austin.
Firefighters say a passerby called to report the fire in the 4600 block of Manor Road around 6:45 a.m.
The church was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters say the fire was contained to the area around a stage, but there is smoke damage throughout the building.
Fire investigators say it was caused by an electrical issue.