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I haven't fought this fight in an SP game yet, thanks for reminding me of it.
I would think the Protection from Fire spell is the way to go here. Also potions of fire protection, and the scroll. Maybe wearing two rings of fire resistance: 40% x2 = 80%; you can wear two of them, their effect is cummulative when two are worn, though?. If the effect of the ring is cummulative then mage wearing two rings of fire resistance and a robe of fire protection (20%) would have full protection from fire.
From a roleplaying angle, preparing the party with Protection from Fire before the fight wouldn't be kosher, because in the story you have absolutely no way of knowing what's coming...
I guess you could initiate the battle, run like hell into the store or barracks, then cast the fire protection spell on a few characters, and/or equip with fire resistance gear, etc., and see if the protected characters can draw and absorb the brunt of the attacks from the phoenix guards.
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