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Ocoee police are now investigating the death of a man who was found inside a burning condo Monday night with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Early-morning Orange Co. fire under investigation

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Marva Hinton
@ November 27, 2009 9:33 AM
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The state fire marshal is investigating a fire in the Forest City area.

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Woman killed in Casselberry fire

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Bob Hazen
@ October 28, 2009 6:06 AM
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An elderly woman lost her life in an apartment fire late Tuesday night.

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Fire torches Kissimmee condo complex

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Bob Hazen
@ October 26, 2009 9:46 AM
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Dozens of people lost their homes late Sunday night when fire ripped through a condominium complex.

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Orange Co. house fire claims a life

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Marva Hinton
@ October 20, 2009 11:57 AM
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The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal fire in Orange County.

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What caused the explosion that rocked a Saint Cloud biodiesel plant?
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Stormy weather is getting the blame for 3 wildfires in east Orlando.

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Beware of fireworks dangers

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WDBO Staff
@ July 3, 2009 10:25 AM
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Orange County -- Fourth of July celebrations mean summer fun, vacations, and the gathering of family and friends.
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A lightning strike caused a massive house fire Tuesday night at a home near Oviedo.

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Wildfires in "mop up" stage

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Bob Hazen
@ May 16, 2009 1:25 PM
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Several raging wildfires continue to burn across Central Florida.

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Higher humidity helped firefighters Tuesday try to contain a 3,000 acre blaze near Lake Harney Woods in Volusia County.

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Dry timber and low humidity are fueling wildfire in east Orange County.
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Brush fires threaten again

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Dave Wahl
@ May 11, 2009 6:51 PM
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Fires broke out in the Christmas area of east Orange County Monday afternoon during a strong thunderstorm.
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Wildfire grows to 1,000 acres

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Bob Hazen
@ May 11, 2009 9:56 AM
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By Nicole Blake

As wildfires continue raging in east Orange County, doctors are warning people with asthma to take precautions.

 

 

 

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Brush fire rages on near Bithlo

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Marva Hinton
@ April 24, 2009 3:34 PM
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Firefighters are working to widen fire lines and put out hot spots in the area between Bithlo and Christmas. A brush fire has destroyed 1,200 acres, and emergency management officials worry it could do even more damage.

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A brush fire raging in east Orange County has now destroyed more than 1,100 acres between Bithlo and Christmas. So far, no evacuations have been ordered, but families in the area are being told to stay on alert.

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A grease fire couldn't keep Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que from serving it's delicious selection of ribs, pulled pork and chicken Friday afternoon.
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A Brevard County home was set on fire as a result of a possible burglary last night.

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Firefighter dies on duty

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Joe Ruble
@ March 27, 2009 11:24 AM
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A 29 year veteran of the Melbourne Fire Department, who was scheduled to retire at the end of the year, suddenly died after returning from a structure fire on Thursday night.
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The Florida Highway Patrol has some tips if you're driving in an area where brush fires are burning.
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Smoke continues to billow from a 1,100 acre fire along I-4 east of DeLand, threatening to close the busy highway depending on which way the wind blows. It's been out of the east-northeast at
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An Orlando Fire Chief charged with fraud will now be placed on probation for a year, and he will have to pay almost $2,000 in fees.
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Dr. Philips home destroyed in fire

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Monica Stein
@ March 16, 2009 12:34 AM
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A home in Dr. Phillips was completely destroyed in a fire Saturday.
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A smoky smell lingered on Riverbrook hours after a brush fire broke out this morning in the east Orange County neighborhood.

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Conditions ripe for brush fires

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WDBO Staff
@ March 8, 2009 12:29 PM
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Brush fires sparked up across several areas in Central Florida over the weekend.

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UCF fire doesn't do any damage

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WDBO Staff
@ March 2, 2009 6:21 PM
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A fire on the southeast part of the University of Central Florida main campus didn't do any damage to school property or houses.
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A heavy fire early this morning pushes a family of six out of their Orlando home on Ashland Boulevard.
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