Hundreds ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in Florida

Florida Fire

By Sumiko Keil

Published May 7, 2020 7:10 AM

(KYMA, KECY)-At least 500 people have been evacuated from their homes due to a wildfire raged out of control in Santa Rosa County.

Tampa Bay Times reports the fire consumed 150 acres on Monday, officials said, and as of Wednesday had burned 2,000 acres.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Northwest Florida on Wednesday, warning that dry weather conditions could promote the rapid spread of all fires in the area.

The fire got out of control due to the a cold front that entered the region overnight. The front brought winds that were 15-25 miles per hour and caused a dip in humidity levels, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Jack Cullen.

Officials say the fire started on private property but continue to investigate.

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Sumiko Keil

Sumiko Keil has served as the Digital Content Producer since March 2019.

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