Drought conditions, burn bans drag on despite rain

Large portions of Florida continue to be flammable from ongoing drought conditions.

Recent rain has not washed away the problem, nor local burn bans.

One recent blaze in Florida was more than 25,000 acres — about 39 square miles — in the Big Cypress Preserve, near the Everglades. Recent reports have stated the large brush fire is about 50% contained. No property damage is expected…

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