Person Arrested In Arson Fire At Northwest Austin Complex

Austin TX

10 September, 2021

11:21 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A person has been arrested and accused of setting a fire at an apartment complex in northwest Austin, authorities said. Austin Fire said in a tweet firefighters were called to the Grove at Northwest Hills apartment complex at 3517 North Hills Drive for a fire around 2:15 a.m. Friday. Structure Fire at 3517 North Hills- fire is out. Still an active law enforcement scene. Avoid the area of North Hills/ Wood Hollow pic.twitter.com/gxOJj47Xwx— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) September 10, 2021 After extinguishing the fire, fire officials said the structure fire was caused by arson. The fire damaged three apartments and more than $100,000 in structural damage and $10,000 in other damages. No injuries were reported; however, five people were displaced by the fire. Authorities said they were able to arrest person on scene. It is unclear what other charges the individual may face at this time. RELATED COVERAGE:Man Shot, Killed In North Austin Gas Station Shooting Person Detained After Barricading In Car, All SH 45 Lanes Open For First Time, Austin Metro Ran Out Of Staffed Adult ICU Beds Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone.