Council says wildfire mitigation should be a priority in budgeting, CodeNEXT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Though arson was to blame for a series of fires set along the Barton Creek Greenbelt Thursday, we wanted to check back in on where Austin stands on wildfire protection.
Thursday, Austin City Council adopted the Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Plan, that prioritizes budgeting for areas most at risk due to a changing climate. That includes extreme heat, drought and flooding, along with wildfires.
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