Amber that flies into our forest or just yard trash people burn in their backyards, and it gets out in the forest,” Simpson said.įorest officials said now is the time to be wildfire ready. There’s a barbecue grill that wasn’t put out. “Most people that start these fires are unintentional. He said education and prevention are key to preventing fires caused by people. “One spark can start a major fire and we’ve seen that in the last few months,” said Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Arson and yard debris burning are the two leading causes of wildfires in Florida. With the lightning season around the corner, Florida Forest Service said it's expecting even more wildfires. There have been 1,098 fires so far this season, according to the Florida Forest Service. The structure is always replaceable, but the memories is what you lost,” Wyatt said. You know your kids grew up there, your grandkids grew up there.

“The biggest part is you lost all your memories. River Ranch has been Wyatt’s home away from home for 23 years. Propane tanks blowing up left and right, you didn’t know where it was coming from,” Wyatt said. The wind was blowing hard and the fire was just roaring through the woods,” said Ken Wyatt.Ī wildfire destroyed 200 outbuildings at River Ranch Park in Polk County last week, including Ken Wyatt’s trailer. Florida Forest Service leaders are concerned and asking residents to be vigilant as extremely dry conditions continue here in the sunshine state. It has been a busy year so far in Florida for wildfires.

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