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Numerous Texas Wildfires Stretch Firefighters' Ranks

by Wade Goodwyn, NPR
September 6, 2011

Across Texas, scores of wildfires are burning out of control. A fire near Austin has burned thousands of acres and hundreds of homes. The Texas Forest Service says whatever the highest priority is, that gets the first attention.

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  • Morning Edition, September 6, 2011
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