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Dry weather increased fire risk in Okeechobee County, Florida
2/21/2017 6:27:31 PM



CATEGORIES:
Fire
AFFECTED AREAS:
Okeechobee County, FL
Okeechobee, FL

Start Date: 2/18/2017 -  
The dry season has raised the risk of fires, according to the Florida Forest Service, as several fires burned in the Treasure Coast. One fire north of Okeechobee charred about 90 acres of tall grass, thick shrubs and pine trees as firefighters defended 15 homes and 2 barns from the flames. Palm Beach Post (Fla.), Feb. 18, 2017
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