DEL VALLE, Texas — A fire that threatened structures off River Timber Drive in Del Valle on Sunday is now contained, according to the Austin Fire Department (AFD).
The fire started at around 1:45 p.m. and was upgraded a half hour later.
As of around 3 p.m., crews with AFD and Travis County Fire Rescue ESD No. 11 were working on mop-up efforts. Firefighters were also watching for hotspots, according to AFD.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters said a homeowner spotted a trailer dragging a chain that started spot fires, which converged into one.
No one was injured in the fire, and no properties were damaged.
The fire caused traffic delays in the area.
Meanwhile, crews from AFD, Travis County Fire Rescue, the Manchaca Voluteer Fire Department and the Buda Fire Department worked on a 3-acre brush fire near Old San Antonio and Puryear roads later on Sunday. That fire was contained and as of 7 p.m., crews were mopping up hot spots.