AFD: Suspect in custody after 'incendiary' east Austin apartment fire

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after fire crews put out an apartment fire in east Austin.

The fire, which happened at an apartment on Patton Lane, was a result of arson, the Austin Fire Department said on Twitter. They called the fire "incendiary."

AFD did not provide any other details on if the suspect would face charges or what the charges could be.

Fire crews rescued a dog from the apartment and said the dog was in good condition.

The fire was confined to one apartment, AFD said. No injuries were reported.