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A fire at a homeless encampment near Interstate 35 and Texas 71 forced authorities to close multiple lanes of traffic in the area, Austin Fire Department officials said Sunday morning. The fire was reported at about 9:45 a.m. near I-35 in the 700 block of East Ben White Boulevard (Texas 71), according to information from Austin fire officials and the Texas Department of Transportation. “All the tents were on fire in the camp,” Fire Division Chief Thayer Smith said. Investigators determined that the cause of the fire was accidental: A candle was too close to combustible contents, off...

A Forsyth County man has been released from the hospital after a fire at his home late Tuesday night. Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers said the 78 year old man had some mobility issues and struggled to get out of the North Forsyth County home. "It was a very small fire that occurred in his bedroom, confined to his bed and mattress," said Shivers. "He of course dialed 911 and we were able to make a very quick response to his home and get him out." Shivers said when they arrived at the Browns Bridge Road home, near the Gainesville line, a sheriff's deputy was already on scene and trying to acc...

Suisun fire division chief wraps up 27-year stint with department SUISUN CITY — The City Council honored retiring Fire Division Chief Carmen Maio, who began his career in 1994 as a volunteer. Maio has held numerous posts over the years. Among his many accomplishments, Fire Chief Justin Vincent noted, was Maio being the city’s fire marshal.  “We owe you a great deal of gratitude,” Vincent told Maio.  “This is bittersweet,” Mayor Lori Wison said. “I see this as a huge loss.” “I started as a youngster,” Maio said. “It does go by quick.” Maio, an avid sailor, will enjoy ...

Evanston Now 11 forced to flee apartment fire A fire in the kitchen of a second floor apartment forced 11 residents a building at 2137 Howard St. in Evanston from their homes Friday night. (EFD photo) A fire in the kitchen of a second floor apartment forced 11 residents a building at 2137 Howard St. in Evanston from their homes Friday night. Fire Division Chief Kimberly Kull says first arriving companies found moderate smoke and fire conditions on the structure’s second floor. She says firefighters were able to limit the fire to the kitchen area of the unit where ...

A three-story home caught fire about 1:45 a.m. Saturday on North 6th Street in Newark and quickly spread to three other homes, officials said.