An adult was critically injured in a fire this afternoon in South Austin and has been transported to the hospital for treatment, according to reports from Austin EMS. The incident, which prompted a response from Austin Travis County EMS, occurred at approximately 4:29 p.m. at 11001 South 1st St. The individual received prompt medical attention and was transported by STAR Flight to Dell Seton Medical Center, as detailed in an article by CBS Austin.
In a related incident, Austin Fire Department (AFD) fighters had to quickly respond to yet another fire in the area, marking the third such event in four days. The latest blaze, beginning on a second-floor balcony at the Double Creek Apartments located in the 11000 block of South First Street, resulted in the hospitalization of one person. The injured party, whose condition is currently critical, was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center via Travis County Starflight, "with undisclosed injuries," as described by KVUE. The fire was reportedly extinguished around 5 p.m., fortunately leaving the interior of the apartment unscathed and only minimal damage to the balcony.
11001 South 1st St (16:29) Box Alarm with Patient ATCEMSMedics made scene with @AustinFireInfo , @ManchacaFire , and @STAR_Flight_TC. ATCEMS treated and prepped for transport 1 critical adult patient. @STAR_Flight_TC transporting to Dell Seton Medical Center pic.twitter.com/8SDkVZr0cR
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 12, 2025
As the local community grapples with these disturbing events, support services and information are expected to be made available to affected residents. Emergency services have been quick to tend to incidents, however, the frequency of these fires puts into sharp focus the need for continued vigilance and adherence to fire safety measures. Details on the fires' causes and preventive steps to be taken by the community will surely be scrutinized in the coming days.
