{"id":9273,"date":"2026-02-16T11:15:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/originaltastex.com\/?p=9273"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:15:46","slug":"just-minutes-ago-a-tremendous-fire-broke-out-several-structures-engulfed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/originaltastex.com\/?p=9273","title":{"rendered":"Just minutes ago, a tremendous fire broke out\u2014 Several Structures Engulfed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-body\" class=\"post-body entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Austin, Texas \u2014<\/strong> A massive fire broke out late Sunday night at Motel 9 near the University\/Downtown area, sending plumes of smoke visible across the city skyline.<\/p>\n<div class=\"adsense-in-article\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7511018893478665\" data-ad-slot=\"9981269825\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-7511018893478665&amp;output=html&amp;h=432&amp;slotname=9981269825&amp;adk=1920972871&amp;adf=3936481544&amp;pi=t.ma~as.9981269825&amp;w=414&amp;fwrnh=0&amp;lmt=1771194341&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;format=414x432&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsubfeed.blogspot.com%2F2025%2F10%2Fjust-minutes-ago-tremendous-fire-broke.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHhu-H8yzbYcIWoGPlnQ9vfHgjuS0sv2bNW3orzU5WgBQETJaNFM2ksOFuaC-_aem_7l0TYUhCVfFUKP0hLs3ItA%26m%3D1&amp;host=ca-host-pub-1556223355139109&amp;fwr=1&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;sfro=1&amp;aieuf=1&amp;aicrs=1&amp;abgtt=6&amp;dt=1771240480861&amp;bpp=2&amp;bdt=2421&amp;idt=124&amp;shv=r20260211&amp;mjsv=m202602100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie_enabled=1&amp;eoidce=1&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C414x1520%2C414x414%2C414x1520&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=6052480430151&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;rplot=4&amp;u_tz=60&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=896&amp;u_w=414&amp;u_ah=896&amp;u_aw=414&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=2&amp;adx=0&amp;ady=2514&amp;biw=414&amp;bih=728&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31096044%2C95378425%2C95381490%2C95382730%2C95383331%2C31096721%2C44801778%2C95382181&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4110060655625029&amp;tmod=1919210656&amp;uas=1&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=http%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C414%2C0%2C414%2C728%2C414%2C728&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=134\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"414\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CK28z_3w3ZIDFcAAaAgdliEPpA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Local reports and footage shared by Citizen show multiple structures fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Austin Fire Department responded rapidly, deploying several engines to contain the blaze before it could spread to nearby buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses described chaotic scenes as guests rushed out of their rooms, some barefoot, clutching their belongings. \u201cIt spread fast \u2014 faster than anyone expected,\u201d one eyewitness said. \u201cThe entire side of the building was burning in minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not yet confirmed any injuries or fatalities. Roads around the area have been temporarily closed as crews continue to battle the fire and prevent it from reaching surrounding businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators are expected to determine the cause once the site is secured. Officials are urging residents to avoid the area and allow emergency responders to operate safely.<\/p>\n<p>More updates will follow as this story develops. 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