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Two injured after fire at Austin Country Flea Market sparks multi-acre brush fire

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KWTX · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Two injured after fire at Austin Country Flea Market sparks multi-acre brush fire KWTX

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Category: safety · Published: August 24, 2026 · Source: KWTX · Reading time: 1 min

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