There
have been over 240 wildfires this year caused by arson – and state
officials are asking the public to help fight this growing problem
especially as Florida moves deeper ino wildfire season.
Arson
wildfires in Florida have increased nearly 70 percent compared to
this time last year.
Florida
has a 12 month wildfire season, but most large fires occur during the
spring.
More
than 100 wildfires are currently burning across the state and
forecasts predict heightened wildfire danger for the next few months.
April,
May and June typically receive less rainfall than other months, which
tends to increase the number and severity of wildfires.
To
report suspicious wildfire activity, first call 911 and then contact
the state’s Arson Alert Hotline at 1-800-342-5869.
Callers
to the arson hotline can remain anonymous and information which leads
to the
arrest and conviction of a wildland arsonist could
result in a reward up to $5,000.
And
remember there is currently a ban on almost all type of outdoor fires
on St. George Island.
Governor
Rick Scott has also declared a statewide state of emergency because
of the wildfire risk.
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