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Florida Wildfires
May 13, 2008 | CNN

Wildfires blazed through Florida on Monday, fueled by recent drought and strong winds. Several separate fires caused destruction and injuries in Brevard County, while another fire in Volusia County burned about 800 acres.

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Offshore Florida Oil & Gas Drilling
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