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Massive fire sparks at abandoned motel near I-35 in Austin
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AUSTIN, Texas — A large fire sparked at an abandoned building near I-35 in Austin Sunday evening.
Austin Fire Division Chief Eddie Martinez said the department got a call reporting the fire just after 6 p.m.
According to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), the fire began at an abandoned Rodeway Inn motel in the 2900 block of the N Interstate 35 frontage road, near Dean Keeton Street. The units arrived on scene to find fire coming out of every window and door of the structure. The fire also burned an abandoned Ethiopian restaurant next door.
Firefighters contain blaze along I-35 near UT campus
The Austin Fire Department said a large fire along the I-35 service road has been contained. The blaze broke out at an abandoned hotel near the UT Austin campus on Sunday. Emergency officials are asking people to avoid the 2900 block of the service road.
As of 7:30 p.m., an official with Austin Fire Department said the blaze was "mostly out." There were 62 firefighters on the scene working to put out hotspots.
No injuries have been reported. Austin Energy has shut off electricity in the area because of the height of the flames.
Plumes of smoke could be seen from Zilker Park, where the Austin City Limits Music Festival is taking place.
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