1 detained after allegedly setting items on fire in Downtown Austin high-rise

One person was detained Sunday morning after allegedly setting items on fire at a Downtown Austin high-rise.

Austin fire crews responded to The Quincy at 91 Red River Street around 8:46 a.m. where someone had reportedly set items on fire on the 23rd floor. The fire was controlled by the high-rise's sprinkler system.

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(Austin Fire Department)

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AFD crews worked to mitigate the smoke and water and additional crews were called in to help with water migration to lower floors. 

The person was detained for fire investigators.

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