Wildfires in California motivate some residents to look at Florida real estate options
Realtors said California fire refugees moving to Florida small compared to Covid-motivated migration, but follows a trend ...
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 ...
Think only California burns? Think again. Even Florida, Texas and New Jersey at risk.
USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at ...
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Investigators working to determine cause of church fire in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Investigators are working to determine what caused a dramatic 2-alarm fire at a church in Lehigh Acres Sunday night. You could see how the flames from the Christ at Crossroads ...
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 ...
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California wildfire victims seek refuge and rentals in Florida
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, many victims are now seeking refuge in Florida. Local realtors are ...
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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 ...
2 children killed in Florida apartment fire
PALM BAY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two children were killed in a Florida apartment fire early Friday morning. Palm Bay Fire Rescue said ...
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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 ...
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Florida Is Burning, Too. But It's on Purpose.
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Sarasota Magazine. On a warm March afternoon at Lemon Bay Park, I watched a fire turn bright-green saw palmettos orange.