Chimney malfunction causes fire in NW Austin, displacing 12 residents

AUSTIN, Texas — A chimney malfunction sparked a fire that damaged six apartments and displaced a dozen residents in northwest Austin Saturday night, officials said.

Austin Fire crews responded to the fire at 9807 N FM 620 Road just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The fire, which originated from the malfunctioning chimney, spread to six apartment units before firefighters brought it under control…

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