Man Injured in Accidental Circle Drive House Fire in South Austin, TX
Austin, TX -- A house fire around 5 p.m. in the area of South Austin, TX left an unidentified man with injuries Sunday, March 5, 2017.
The incident reportedly took place at Circle and San Leanna Drive.
The details of the incident are sparse, but it appears the fire started in the kitchen of the home. The report claims the man left a cooking pot on the stove, leading to the fire. The fire spread from the kitchen to the front doors and the windows. Multiple units were called to the scene of the blaze and upon arrival found the man with minor injuries to his forehead. The report made no mention of other injuries in the incident.
The exact cause of the incident had yet to be established by authorities.
The official investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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