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1,100 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida fires

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Firefighters from across the state are heading to the Panhandle to help fight wildfires.

Firefighters were battling three separate blazes Sunday.

The fires forced veterans at a 120-bed nursing home to evacuate. According to Bay County Emergency Services, nearly 90 residents and staff were relocated.


Florida wildfire Bay County, Florida Emergency Services 10.png Dry weather conditions are expected to continue on Monday. The Florida Forest Service says 2018's Hurricane Michael left behind 72 million tons of destroyed trees that have provided fuel for the wildfires.
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