Brush fire in southwest Austin near encampment: AFD

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Published June 6, 2024 2:38pm CDT

Southwest Austin

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AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Fire officials are responding to a brush fire in southwest Austin.

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(Austin Fire Department)

AFD is responding to a brush fire in the 6500 block of West William Cannon Drive.

Initial reports stated that tires and debris were on fire.

Fire crews are working to extinguish the fire and protect the immediate area from fire extension into the surrounding encampment.