Firefighters stand outside two‑story home with hoses and fire smoke in background

Travis County Firefighters Quell Home Blaze, Residents Escape

At a Glance

  • Firefighters from Travis County Emergency Services District #1 contained a two-story home fire on Monday.
  • Residents escaped safely, with no injuries reported.
  • The blaze was under control by 7:19 a.m..
  • Why it matters: Quick action by local responders kept a family safe and prevented further damage.

A two-story house on Round Mountain Road in Travis County, Texas, erupted into flames early Monday morning. Firefighters from Travis County Emergency Services District #1 worked to extinguish the blaze, ensuring residents escaped unharmed.

The Incident

The fire, which began on the roof, engulfed the entire house as shown in a photo posted by the agency. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and the house was fully involved with flames shooting from the roof.

The agency did not estimate the damage, but the photo indicates extensive damage.

Response and Assistance

The fire was brought under control by 7:19 a.m. The incident was supported by emergency responders from several nearby departments.

  • Leander Fire Department
  • Cedar Park Fire Department
  • Liberty Hill Fire Department
  • Austin Fire Department
  • Austin-Travis County EMS

Key Takeaways

Firefighters dousing a small blaze with hoses while an ambulance and fire engine await outside.
  • Firefighters from Travis County Emergency Services District #1 contained the blaze.
  • Residents escaped without injury.
  • The incident was under control by 7:19 a.m..

The coordinated effort demonstrates the effectiveness of Travis County’s emergency services in protecting residents during a residential fire.

Author

  • Brianna Q. Lockwood covers housing, development, and affordability for News of Austin, focusing on how growth reshapes neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative reporting that follows money, zoning, and policy to reveal who benefits—and who gets displaced.

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