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Number of wildfires burning across Florida jumps to 107 as drought worsens. See where they are
The number of wildfires burning around the state has jumped to 107 as drought conditions worsen, especially along Florida's ...
100 wildfires burning in Florida as drought continues to worsen. See locations, home risks
The number of wildfires burning around the state continues to hover around 100 as residents continue to see the effects of a ...
Almost 100 wildfires burning in Florida as drought worsens. Map shows locations, home risks
Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting 3,641 acres. Conditions across the state range from abnormally dry ...
Number of wildfires burning in Florida tops 100 as drought worsens. See locations, home risks
For the first time since Florida's drought began, the number of wildfires burning around the state has topped 100. ...
5 fallen Florida firefighters will be honored this weekend. Here's who they are
Five Florida firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 will be commemorated in the 44th National Fallen Firefighters ...
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What caused a 700-acre fire at Myakka River State Park? What officials say
A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions. State agencies told the Herald that after park staff ...
Citizen power under fire in Florida ballot measure clash in Legislature
Citizens’ ballot efforts look bound to face costly and complex new barriers under legislation poised for final approval in ...
Conditions fueling massive wildfire in northern Florida has Central Florida firefighters on edge
ORLANDO, Fla. — Firefighters in Central Florida are on high alert as our dry season is not letting up. The concerns come as ...
Florida residents flee after growing wildfires threaten their homes
New wildfires in Florida have sent residents fleeing their homes and closed roadways to traffic. The Sunshine State is ...
Wildfires expected to burn up to 9 million acres in US this year. Will tropics help Florida?
AccuWeather is predicting 7 million to 9 million acres to burn across the U.S. this year, which is more than the historical ...
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'80% of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved.' Here's what you can do
Florida does have a dry season. When combined with strong winds and low humidity, wildfires often result. As many as 80 percent of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved if owners had ...