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Hot spots put out in Oak Hill fire
Austin Fire Department officials announced today that they had extinguished all the hot spots from a large wildfire that started Sunday afternoon in Southwest Austin.
The fire destroyed or damaged 21 homes and involved more than 100 acres, though no one was injured. A statewide insurance group has estimated the damage at $5 million.
Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr said firefighters have ended their mission at the scene in Oak Hill after 72 hours. Kerr also encouraged all homeowners take the time to protect their homes against fire risks, including cleaning out gutters and properly disposing of cigarettes.
Authorities have charged a homeless man with arson after they said he started the blaze after cooking on a campfire.
