AUSTIN, Texas — Two people were injured after a fire at a homeless camp early Thursday morning.
The fire happened just before 3:30 a.m. on East Stassney Lane near Interstate Highway 35 in southeast Austin. According to the Austin Fire Department, the fire was at a homeless camp.
Austin-Travis County EMS said the two victims suffered from serious, potentially life-threatening fire-related injuries.
Investigators believe the fire started because someone was either cooking or because someone wanted to stay warm and the fire spread.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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