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Six, Including Four Children, Hospitalized After New Year’s Day Apartment Fire in South Austin

Police have labeled the blaze accidental, with assistance efforts now underway for residents.

Overview

  • Fire broke out around 5:38 a.m. at a 15-unit building near West Adams Street and South Waller Avenue in South Austin.
  • Firefighters found several people trapped on the third floor and rescued some from a top-floor window.
  • Two adults and two children were initially listed in critical condition, and two other children were reported in fair condition.
  • All six patients were transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
  • Property manager Roman Viere reported severe damage to a top-floor unit and said Urban Alternatives is reaching out to affected tenants.