55-acre brush fire near Covington Middle School injures 2 firefighters, no structures damaged; cause under investigation.

A brush fire in East Austin burned about 55 acres, injuring two firefighters with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire, which started near Covington Middle School, was contained by 4:37 p.m. after beginning around 12:41 p.m. No structures were damaged, and the cause is under investigation, though an equipment malfunction is suspected. Authorities advised residents to avoid the area but did not issue evacuations.

October 10, 2024
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