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Flea Mart Fire Sparks Toxic Site Probe | Texas News
A fire at Austin’s Country Flea Mart sent smoke billowing and injured two people, sparking an investigation into whether decades of neglect at a former county landfill—now owned by Corbin Graham—may have contributed to the blaze. Graham, who’s battled Travis County in three lawsuits over environmental hazards like leachate leaks and erosion, blames the lack of enforcement for today’s disaster. County officials say they’re investigating impartially and won’t consider claims from litigants as evidence. His development plans remain on hold amid mounting legal and environmental challenges. Listen…
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