Since the beginning of April 1998, there has been a 32 inch rainfall deficit in Central Florida county and Marion County, FL is continuing to see this reoccurrence since Oct. 1. with a rainfall deficit of 5 inches.
Not only did Central Florida experience warm Autumn weather, but a winter cold spell freeze dried the grass, which started a wildfire causing 300 acres of grass in Marion County to catch and burn. Officials say that the regions fire threat remains high for the fourth consecutive year now.
Officials have also stepped in asking for residents to stop burning in their backyards until this threat has passed; Most of these fires started from illegal burning that were not approved in a mesh-covered barrel or pit.
To reach out and help you can contact the City Officials of Central Florida County.
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