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A Year Later, Tracing the Roots of Texas' Wildfires

As the anniversary of last year's Central Texas wildfires draws near, KUT News and StateImpact Texas revisit what led to the worst fires in state history, and how the state has changed since last summer.

By Terrence Henry, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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An almost completely burned sign stands amid rubble at Bastrop State Park on Sept. 13, 2011.
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

As the anniversary of last year's Central Texas wildfires draws near, KUT News and StateImpact Texas revisit what led to the worst fires in state history, and how the state has changed since last summer. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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Terrence Henry

KUT NEWS/STATEIMPACT TEXAS

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