ABILENE, Texas — An Abilene residential structure fire has resulted in approximately $4,500 in damages.
According to the Abilene Fire Department, crews responded at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7, in the 100 block of Lariat Trail.
When they got to the home, smoke and flames were coming from a malfunctioning air-conditioning unit in one of the home's rooms. The fire was put out quickly and did not spread any further. There was no one home at the time of the fire.
The American Red Cross is now working to help the homeowners.
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