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Electrical Blast Shuts Down Austin Office | Texas News
An electrical fire erupted in Austin’s McAllister & Associates building, blasting off the letter “I” from its sign, cracking walls, and sending doors flying—just as the company’s 36-year-old office furniture remained untouched. Firefighters and Austin Energy raced to contain the blaze in a dual-use structure housing both a real estate firm and a parking garage, leaving soot and water damage behind. Owner Joe McAllister, stunned by the disruption, described the aftermath as “nasty,” with fire residue clinging to him even after a full day of salvaging files. While Austin Energy clarified that…
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