Two Dead in Austin Fires, Investigation Underway

In southwest Austin, two people were found dead following separate fires in a garage and a third-floor apartment unit at the Pearl Lantana complex. The Austin Fire Department responded early Wednesday morning and successfully extinguished the fires, with the sprinkler system aiding in the effort. The Austin Police Department has taken over the investigation, though the cause of the fire and the victims' identities remain undisclosed. Separately, in Elgin, Texas, police are investigating the deaths of two individuals found in a residential home during a welfare check. This incident is considered isolated with no public threat, and details will be released after notifying next of kin. Both cases are under active investigation by local authorities.