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Firefighters respond to trash fire near West 5th St

Heard on: Travis TX Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Engine 32, trash fire in AFD box 401 at (number withheld) West 5th Street on Firecom North.

2/8/2026 08:59 AM

Fire & Arson

W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703

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Fire & Arson reported near W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703 on Feb 8, 2026, 8:59 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported trash fire around West 5th Street. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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