Florida battles drought, risk of wildfires

In Summary:

New data shows nearly all of Florida is experiencing drought, with the most severe conditions concentrated in the Big Bend region. State and local officials have issued burn bans, water restrictions, and warnings as wildfire risk increases. More than 1,500 fires have already burned over 54,000 acres this year, with conditions expected to remain dry in the near term.

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