Overview
- Austin Fire Department attacked the blaze from outside with aerial master streams after flames engulfed multiple sides and floors of the three-story structure.
- An interior collapse occurred during the response, prompting crews to avoid entering the building.
- Damage is estimated at about $3 million, according to the fire department.
- No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, and S. Pleasant Valley Road was temporarily closed with reverse 911 evacuation alerts issued as embers threatened nearby homes.
- The project, developed by Dominium and located in the 4600 block of S. Pleasant Valley Road, was slated to add 275 low-income units with smoke and flames visible from downtown, according to residents.