Two people injured in two-alarm fire at East Austin flea market
August 24, 2026
- What: A two-alarm fire began just after 5:20 p.m. Sunday.
- Who: Two people were injured and the Austin Fire Department responded.
- Where: The blaze occurred at a flea market in East Austin.
- Why it matters: The fire caused injuries and required a multi-alarm emergency response.
The Austin Fire Department reported a two-alarm fire at a flea market in East Austin just after 5:20 p.m. on Sunday. Fire crews arrived and worked the scene following the alarm.
Two people suffered injuries in the blaze, the department said. Officials have not released additional details about their conditions or identities.
Responders classified the incident as a two-alarm fire, indicating a larger response than a single-alarm call. Firefighters remained on scene to manage the situation and contain the fire.
No further information about the cause of the fire or the extent of property damage has been released. The Austin Fire Department provided the timeline and injury count for the incident.
Sources
- Austin Fire Department statement
- Local television station report (KVUE)