Brush fire breaks out at homeless encampment in south Austin; fire under control: AFD

Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment in south Austin Saturday.

The fire began at a homeless encampment near Bannister and Ben White Boulevard, extending into the surrounding brush.

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Courtesy Austin Fire Department.

AFD says the fire is now under control.

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