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Florida Forest Service says it has seen twice as many wildfires compared to last year so far
Florida Forest Service officials say the danger is currently at a "moderate" level in most central and south Florida counties ...
Florida Forest Service battles brush fire in Volusia County
Florida Forest Service responded to a brush fire in Volusia County on Saturday. Sign up for our Newsletters The brush fire ...
Where are the fires in Florida? Drought conditions worsen with no rain in the forecast
Sunny skies and no rain are making drought conditions worse in Florida, especially in South and Southwest portions of the state.
UPDATE: Brush fire caused by overheated vehicle scorches 30 acres in Perdido Key
PERDIDO KEY, Fla. -- A brush fire scorched 30 acres of land in Perdido Key Friday afternoon. The fire was in the area of ...
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Florida officials warn of busy wildfire season, urge residents to prepare
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service say this wildfire season could be ...
Number of Florida wildfires falls but don't let your guard down. No rain, record-high temps ahead
"With the help of high pressure and dry conditions, high temperatures will reach the middle to upper 80s and lower 90s each ...
Red flag warning issued for these Florida counties as drought worsens. See weekend forecast
A cold front is moving through Florida today, April 11, as drought conditions prompt the NWS to issue red flag warnings for seven counties.
Red flag warnings possible today as several Florida counties feel drought, face fire threat
Gusty winds, dry air and low relative humidity could bring red flag warnings in Florida on Thursday afternoon.
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Red flag warning issued for these Florida counties as drought worsens. See weekend forecast
Friday morning, there were 39 wildfires burning, up from 33 Thursday, according to the Florida Forest Service. The average statewide drought index increased Thursday to 348, up seven points from ...