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Fire damages Buford Tower in downtown Austin, officials say Hojun Choi, Austin American-Statesman Replay Video UP NEXT Fire damaged the historic Buford Tower in downtown Austin on Thursday evening but is now under control, according to Austin fire officials. Austin firefighters were trying to put out a fire near the structure earlier in the evening. Around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Austin fire tweeted that the fire had spread to the tower. The fire department tweeted shortly before 9:30 p.m. that the fire was under control and added that the damage was mostly limited to the exteriors and the windows of the structure, which is located at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Colorado streets. ....
Fire damages historic Buford Tower in downtown Austin According to the Austin Fire Department, a campfire from a nearby homeless camp extended to the iconic landmark. Author: KVUE News staff Updated: 11:05 PM CDT April 1, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas A fire on Thursday night caused damage to Downtown Austin’s historic Buford Fire Tower at Cesar Chavez and Colorado streets. According to the Austin Fire Department, a campfire from a nearby homeless camp extended to the iconic landmark. The fire is now under control. Damage is mostly contained to the exterior and windows, AFD said. The Buford Tower was built in 1930 as a drill tower for the Austin Fire Department and now serves as a bell tower and landmark. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2016. ....
Fire damaged the historic Buford Tower in downtown Austin on Thursday evening but is now under control, according to Austin fire officials. Austin firefighters were trying to put out a fire near the structure earlier in the evening. Around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Austin fire tweeted that the fire had spread to the tower. The fire department tweeted shortly before 9:30 p.m. that the fire was under control and added that the damage was mostly limited to the exteriors and the windows of the structure, which is located at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Colorado streets. Fire officials said the fire that spread to the tower is believed to have stemmed from a camp near the structure that is occupied by people who are experiencing homelessness. ....