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Apartment fire in Northeast Austin
UPDATE AT 5:26 p.m.:
The fire at the Capitol Village Apartments was quickly knocked down and was confined to one apartment, fire officials said.
The occupants were not home at the time of the fire, but two dogs were found dead inside.
Nine residents were displaced from three apartments. They are being assisted by apartment management and Red Cross.
Fire officials said the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in central heating unit. The damage is estimated at $150,000.
EARLIER:
The Austin Fire Department is reporting that heavy smoke is coming from the first floor apartment of a two-story complex in the 6800 block of U.S. 290 East.
The fire is still being ranked as a one-alarm fire, the lowest possible by the department. Officials did not know if anyone was in the apartment or if anyone was injured.
Fire officials said many phone calls had been made concerning the fire because of the large amount of smoke. Units are on scene, trying to knock down the fire.
