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AFD responds to fire caused by discarded kegs exploding at camp in North Austin woods


{p}The Austin Fire Department initially reported the incident as a dumpster fire at the 2400 block of Gracy Farms Lane, along the Capital Metro track. (Austin Fire Department){/p}

The Austin Fire Department initially reported the incident as a dumpster fire at the 2400 block of Gracy Farms Lane, along the Capital Metro track. (Austin Fire Department)

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A trash fire broke out at a camp in the woods in North Austin Wednesday morning after several discarded kegs exploded.

The Austin Fire Department initially reported the incident as a dumpster fire at the 2400 block of Gracy Farms Lane, along the Capital Metro track, around 4:59 a.m.

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Fire officials said callers described hearing multiple explosions and learned they were coming from discarded kegs.

No injuries were reported.

CapMetro said the tracks will reopen soon.


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