AFD: 10 people 'narrowly escape' east Austin house fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department said a 10-person family escaped a home fire early Sunday morning.
Firefighters said 10 family members "narrowly" escaped their heavily involved home on Adina Street in east Austin, AFD said on social media at 5:43 a.m.
The fire is out, and the cause was ruled as improperly discarded smoking material. AFD estimated damages at $150,000 for the structure and $50,000 for the home's contents.
Crews said eight adults and two children were displaced. Austin Police Department's Victim Services and Central Texas Red Cross are helping the family.