Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in Florida following the recent wildfires across the state and the high potential for increased wildfires to continue this year. OKLAHOMA WILDFIRE DESTROYS 9 HOMES, FORCES EVACUATIONSFlorida wildfires have already burned 250 percent more acreage during the first three months of 2017 than during the same time period last year. Hotter and drier conditions are predicted to continue during the coming months. There are currently 100 active wildfires across more than 20,000 acres in Florida. Click for more from Fox 35.

Source: Fox News April 11, 2017 16:36 UTC