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Troops Battle Florida Blaze Expands Across Counties
About 250 firefighters including National Guard troops fought a 26500 acre wildfire 13 miles long and 5 miles wide in Madison Taylor and Lafayette counties. Lightning started the blaze Wednesday and wind and dry timber fueled rapid spread as spotter planes and water drops battled the flames. Police closed parts of Florida 53 while residents were advised to prepare. No injuries reported and no evac order issued.
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Madison
Fla
Paul Wills
State Division of Forestry
Wills
Taylor
Lafayette
Florida
Gainesville
National Weather Service
Florida 53
Sarasota
Venice
Josie Bahac
Ms. Bahac