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A fire at an East Austin apartment complex early Thursday displaced more than three dozen residents, including 11 children.
No residents were injured, but a firefighter suffered heat exhaustion. More than three dozen people, including 11 children, ...
The Austin Police Department said around 2 a.m., firefighters responded to the Ashford Costa Brava Apartments, on Springdale ...
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker and the city of Austin's budget office are now pointing to increasing absenteeism at the fire ...
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Austin Fire Department conducted a water rescue near 360 Bridge; one swimmer was saved, while the search for the second ...
Facing a budget deficit, city leaders want to cut the number of firefighters assigned to each truck or unit to three apiece ...
The city of Austin could rename most of its departments if city council approves a version of the fiscal year 2026 budget proposed by City Manager TC Broadnax. According to a July ...
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Chicago police and fire officials responded to the blaze around 1 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue, ...
Nearly 40 people were displaced after a two-alarm fire at an East Austin apartment complex occurred overnight.