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As the california wildfires rage on, a member of the florida forest service has firsthand experience on the dangers of fighting wildfires out we

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings.

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As firefighters in California battle those dangerous wildfires, officials with the Florida Forest Service are explaining the measures they use to control brush fires in the Sunshine State.

There's a chance for rain Monday afternoon or evening as another cold front moves through Florida. Temperatures will get to the low 40s later this week before another warming trend to start the weekend. Then, of course, another cold front. Here's the official forecast from the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office.

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 strikes are common, human activities account for the majority of wildfires.

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Wildfire smoke contains a "complex mixture ... "Your nose and mouth are entry points into your body," Dr. Gustavo Ferrer, a Florida pulmonologist with extensive experience in respiratory health ...

In the wake of the raging California wildfires, environmental groups are shifting the climate conversation away from mitigation, toward adaptation and resilience.

In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy. However, the Los Angeles fires demonstrate a new reality: Wildfires in the state are growing larger and more ferocious and burning into suburbs and cities more often, experts told USA TODAY.

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, Florida is working to prevent them from getting out of control ahead of an expected drought. Florida Forest Service crews worked on training in ...