More than 350 people are fighting the fire. Helicopters and air tankers are being used. More than 2,800 fires in Florida this year The Florida Division of Forestry reported 2,825 fires burned 254,360 acres in the state since January 1. Florida's Forest Protection Bureau said more acres of land had been burned so far in 2001 than are normally scorched in an entire year. They cited the ongoing drought in Florida and weather conditions as the major factors in this year's fire season.
Agencies report the fire danger as very high to extreme.
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