AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Firefighters are investigating a possible act of arson overnight - including the use of an "incendiary device" - at the offices of the Travis County Democratic Party.
Fire crews responded to the scene at East 6th and Navasota Streets just after 2:15 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Officials say bystanders were able to extinguish the fire. Police found a hole in the office's front glass door.
Incident at 1311 E. 6th involved the use of an incendiary device. Small fire was extinguished by bystanders. Minor damage to building. Case remains under investigation, no other details available. PIO is not responding to scene.
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) September 29, 2021
Fire officials say the office sustained minor damage. An investigation into the incendiary device used in the fire is ongoing.
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