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The Florida Forest Service is launching a new educational campaign, Be Wildfire Ready to teach panhandle citizens how to mitigate wildland fires.
According to the Florida Forest Service, when Hurricane Michael struck the panhandle, it destroyed about 2.8 million acres of trees, and the leftover debris is creating a serious threat of wildland fire to the same communities struck by the storm more than two years ago.
Florida Forest Service Director Erin Albury is now encouraging people to educate themselves on how to mitigate wildland fires. He says the number of trees lying down in certain counties is causing new problems for firefighters.
Fallen Timber From Hurricane Michael Creates Heightened Wildfire Risk In Florida Panhandle
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Florida Forest Service Warns Panhandle Communities Of Wildland Fire Threat
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