AFD responds to fire in downtown Austin

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Firefighters respond to fire on E 14 ½ Street. (Austin Fire Department)

Austin firefighters responded to a fire in downtown Austin.

AFD said there were reports of smoke and fire coming from the rear of a building in the 3200 block of E 14 ½ Street.

Around 11:25 a.m., AFD said the fire was under control, and they were checking for an extension.

No other information was released.