Florida Fire Up To Thirty Eight Hours For Some Firefighters
Firefighters faced extended shifts up to 38 hours amid widespread wildfires across Florida. A major blaze near Perry in Taylor County was contained, while another near Navarre in the Panhandle caused a heart attack death and a 20,000 acre Broward burn continued with halted spread. Officials cited arson, lightning and accidents as factors. 109 fires burned about 60,000 acres, with 19 major blazes reported.
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IRS refunds lag year over year in ABC poll findings
A Post ABC poll shows the IRS processing pace 4 percent behind last year with 17 percent of early filers not yet refunded and 85 percent of April filers unpaid. Regional delays vary with the Philadelphia center the most behind, while overall 73 percent express satisfaction and 24 percent dissatisfaction.
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Legionnaires Disease Curtails Romulus Hotel Business
Health officials report 30 suspected Legionnaires cases linked to an April 27 Hilton Airport Inn banquet in Romulus with one confirmed and blood tests due later this week. Despite officials saying low outbreak risk, numerous reservations have been canceled, concerns echoed by hotel manager Steve Chojnacki.
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Weather Summary for C R Airport
Readings for 18 hours ending 7 p.m. Saturday show 24 hour low 45 and high 66 with Saturday high 77 and 11 p.m. 60. No precipitation. May totals 1.63 versus normal 4.39 through May 13.02 normal year 1985 total 8.14. Barometer 29.75 at 11 p.m. humidity 60 percent at 9 p.m. SE wind 5 mph. Sunset 8:24 p.m. Monday sunrise 5:42 a.m. Record high today 93 in 1975 and low 33 in 1929. Extended forecast calls for no rain Tuesday through Thursday with highs in the 70s and lows mid 40s to mid 50s.
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Heat and fires grip Florida amid hot dry spell
Hot dry conditions fuel major fires in northeast Florida as a heat wave continues. Spotty showers may ease the drought tonight while travel advisories stay in effect for Volusia and Flagler counties. Thunderstorms spurred a tornado in Chambers County Texas, damaging a houseboat, with scattered showers across the south central plains and Ohio Valley.
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Militia warfare in Beirut as factions call cease fire
In Beirut after sectarian clashes since April 28, 114 people have died and 582 injured. Militiamen withdraw in south Lebanon while fighting along the Green Line persists with no territorial gains. Hobeika seeks a cease fire and talks with Lebanese army officers to reunite Beirut as Christian and Muslim leaders press for Syrian peacekeeping.
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