The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire at Barton Creek Square Saturday morning.
According to @AustinFireInfo, heavy smoke was reported near Macy's where a burning electrical panel was found.
Officials said the fire was caused by an accidental short in an electrical room.
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Final Barton Creek Mall. Cause accidental, short in electrical room. Crews have completed ventilating structure. Austin Energy and Mall Maintenance working to restore power. Parts of the Mall are temporarily without power but most business will be open. No reported injuries. pic.twitter.com/gSRlJ9KR17
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AFD said mall maintenance and Austin Energy were working to restore power. Parts of the mall were without power, but most businesses would be open Saturday. No injuries were reported, according to AFD.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
