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South Carolina Firefighters To Help In Central Florida

Florida Channel

The Florida Fire Service says firefighters from South Carolina are coming to Central Florida to help battle wildfires.

Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam said there’s 135 active wildfires right now in state. Fires have burned more than 100,000 acres this year. Officials recommend home owners clear areas surrounding their homes of tall trees and dead plant material. Other tips are at FreshFromFlorida.com.

Sarah Mueller is a journalist who has worked for media outlets in several states since 2010. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2010 and worked as a print reporter covering local government and politics.