Hundreds flee, building destroyed as grass fire spreads to trees near Texas apartments

CEDAR PARK, Texas (AP) — A Texas grass fire that spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums has forced hundreds of residents from their homes but caused no major injuries. Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger said Wednesday that the fire quickly spread and reached as high as 60 feet due to strong winds. Mallinger says that two people suffered minor injuries in the fire that began Tuesday and resulted in about 300 apartments, 95 townhomes and several businesses being evacuated. Mallinger said says fire is about 60% contained. Cedar Park is on the northern edge of Austin.