Austin fire: Large blaze erupts near Highway 290 and Decker; videos surface

A large fire has been reported in Northeast Austin, Texas, near Highway 290 and Decker, as per reports. A large fire is reportedly burning near Highway 290 and Decker in Northeast Austin, Texas. Christopher Kratovil, a Texas litigator and appellate lawyer, shared the update on X, writing, “There's an impressively large fire underway near Highway 290 and Decker in Northeast Austin, Texas.”A large fire has been reported near Highway 290 and Decker in Northeast Austin, Texas.. (UnSplash)What do we know about the fire?Crews with the Austin Fire Department (AFD) are battling a structure fire in East Austin that started Sunday afternoon.The fire broke out at the Austin Country Flea Market, as per AFD. It has been classified as a two-alarm fire by the department.No other structures have been affected by the fire so far.Also Read: Greensboro Four Seasons Mall shooting reports: What's happening at NC shooting center? Witnesses report police activitySocial media reportsOther social media users also reacted to the developing situation.One person asked, “Fire burning in Central Austin?”Another wrote, “Austin is on fire.”Here are the visuals:(This is a developing story)Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes. Beyond the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching cinema and loves having long conversations about books, films and everything in between.Read More