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Huge plumes of smoke rise over Florida as Everglades wildfire rages – video
Key takeaways
- Florida Forest Service said 'the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility'.
- Dry conditions have led to wildfires in other parts the country, including fires that destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia last month
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Florida Huge plumes of smoke rise over Florida as Everglades wildfire rages – video South Florida fires that burnt through 45 sq km (11,000 acres) of land over the weekend spread on Monday as emergency crews worked to contain them.
Florida Forest Service said 'the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility'. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
Dry conditions have led to wildfires in other parts the country, including fires that destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia last month
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