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2 Children Electrocuted By Power Lines Knocked Down During Storm

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBS) -- A community in Texas is mourning the death of two children electrocuted by power lines that were knocked down during a storm in Fort Worth.

Fire crews found the 11- and 12-year-old boys in a wooded area inside of a park Wednesday night.

Their names and relationship have not been released.

Officials are now stressing the importance of using caution around downed power lines.

"We can't talk about it enough the need for safety around downed power lines," said Fort Worth Fire Lt. Kyle Faulkner. "We're just starting the storm season and this is something we'll continue to deal with."

Officials say the power lines were still energized, causing the grass to catch fire.

The incident remains under investigation.

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