Austin fire: Blaze erupts downtown near UT stadium and Rodeway Inn, videos surface- Watch

A massive fire broke out near UT Austin Sunday, close to Rodeway Inn and St. David's Hospital. Thick black smoke seen as firefighters respond.

Updated on: Oct 6, 2025, 05:24:40 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive fire erupted at a building near the University of Texas in Austin, Texas on Sunday afternoon. The exact location of the fire was an “abandoned hotel” near the Rodeway Inn hotel and the St. David's hospital on the I-35, Austin Fire Department confirmed.

Videos of the fire surfaced, which showed thick black smoke emerging from the area. Here's a video:

Austin Fire Department confirmed in a post on their X handle that the fire broke out at an abandoned hotel on the 2900 block of North I-35 service road. They said when the firefighters responded, the hotel was “fully involved in the fire.”

It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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