Round Rock Fire Department responds to apartment fire Tuesday morning

The Round Rock Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex that displaced residents living in 21 units Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Fire personnel responded to a report of a structure fire at approximately 8:01 a.m. in the 3700 block of Quick Hill Road at the Terrastone Travesia apartments.

Initial reports from arriving companies advised that there was heavy fire in the attic of one of the apartment buildings. Crews were able to stop the progress of the fire at approximately 8:57 a.m.

The entire building received water damage and residents living in 21 units have been displaced as a result of the fire. Red Cross is coordinating with residents to provide resources.

“Our response today would not be possible without the assistance of our partner agencies. There was also a passerby who came and helped evacuate a large portion of the building. This is what makes our community special, people helping people.”

Round Rock Fire Chief Shane Glaiser

The Round Rock Fire Department received assistance from Pflugerville and Austin Fire Departments, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Constable Precinct 4, and Williamson County EMS was on standby. A total of 12 fire units responded to the incident.

At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Firefighters and a fire truck with an extended ladder spray water at a multi-story apartment building. Yellow hoses connect the truck to a fire hydrant. The area is cordoned off, and the scene is under a blue sky.
Firefighters use a ladder truck to respond to an emergency at an apartment complex, with fire hoses on the ground and onlookers nearby under a clear blue sky.
Fire trucks, police cars, and emergency vehicles respond to a large building fire. Thick black smoke and flames rise from the roof, while firefighters use a ladder truck to combat the blaze.
Firefighters use a ladder truck to battle flames and heavy smoke coming from the roof of a three-story apartment building as a firefighter stands nearby in the parking lot.
Flames and black smoke rise from the roof of a three-story apartment building as firefighters use a ladder truck to respond. Several cars are parked outside, and bystanders watch the scene.

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