Large grass fire in East Austin under control: AFD

AUSTIN, Texas - A large grass fire in East Austin is now under control, the Austin Fire Department said.

What we know:

AFD said on March 17, around 2:34 p.m., a fire was reported at 3800-4019 Lower Dr. The caller said the fire was "larger than a basketball court."

Crews said the fire was possibly about an acre in size.

Shortly later, AFD said the fire was under control.

The cause appeared to be an ember from a trash fire. 

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