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Austin officials urge residents to be prepared for wildfires

Austin city officials hold a symposium urging residents to prepare for wildfires by treating their homes as potential fuel and taking preventative measures.

By By Angela Shen·2 hr ago

AUSTIN, Texas - Think of your home as fuel for fire.

That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.

Several city departments gathered at a symposium about wildfire preparedness on Wednesday.

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