Austin is bracing for the hottest and driest month of the year, with temperatures already reaching triple digits. Fire experts are sounding the alarm, advising homeowners to take precautions now. The warning comes as the city experiences another day of extreme heat.
Further information on preparing for the peak fire danger is available from local wildfire experts and news sources, including CBS Austin.
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