An unusually dry period between December and May has led to a large deficit in rainfall in the West Pasco area, directly contributing to a large number of wildfires in Pasco County alone–most caused by humans with lit cigarettes one of the primary causes, according to the Florida Forest Service. The Southwest Florida Water Management […]
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Pasco County officials announced early this afternoon that Starkey Park has been evacuated and all access to the park is prohibited. No camping, hiking, or biking access is allowed. Currently officials say that the wildfire is just under 10 acres. The Florida Forest Service reports that their bulldozers and a scout plane have been deployed […]
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