A look back at when Florida had devastating wildfires
The Florida wildfires of 1998 remain one of the state’s most devastating natural disasters. They highlighted the unique risks ...
How Flagler-Volusia use prescribed burns to help prevent wildfires like in 1998
Flagler County Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Tucker talks about lessons learned from the 1998 fires in Volusia and Flagler and how prevention works.
Florida braces for peak wildfire season with top-notch prevention efforts in place
As the california wildfires rage on, a member of the florida forest service has firsthand experience on the dangers of ...
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How do you protect your home from a wildfire? Here’s advice from the Florida Forest Service
Understanding your risk and taking steps to protect your home before a fire sparks is crucial, says Cliff Frazier, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Florida Forest Service. While lightning ...
'A new wildfire paradigm': Why California fires are growing larger and more destructive
In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy. However, the Los Angeles fires demonstrate a new reality: Wildfires in the state ...
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Prescribed burns help Florida cutdown on wildfire risk
FOX 35's Marie Edinger speaks to officials about the importance of prescribed burns in Florida and how it helps cutdown on ...
Escambia County warns of wildfire risks as cold, dry weather set to return
Cold and dry conditions are once again on the way to Northwest floridaescambia county says that combination creates prime ...
'Conditions' should be placed on California wildfire aid: House Speaker Mike Johnson
A number of Republicans are calling for conditions to any federal aid that goes to California as the state struggles with ...
What will the next cold front bring to Polk County? And should we start worrying about fire?
There's a chance for rain Monday afternoon or evening as another cold front moves through Florida. Temperatures will get to the low 40s later this week before another warming trend to start the ...
Mike Johnson says there should be ‘conditions’ on wildfire aid to LA
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that there should be conditions on wildfire aid, reasoning that state and local ...
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Florida leads the nation in prescribed burns for wildfire mitigation efforts
The State and Federal Governments responsible for California’s forests have had a troubled history when it comes to prescribed burns, and last year had pulled back on the amount of land they planned ...