Arson-started Florida wildfires fueled by growth

ibtimes.com     May 14, 2008            

PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) - Wildfires that have gutted at least 40 homes along the state's Atlantic coast are believed to have been started by arsonists, but they got help from two classic Florida phenomenon: rampant development and a year-round growing season. An aerial view of a home destroyed by... [read full story]                    


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