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Arsonist May Have Set Fla. Fires

Gov declares state of emergency, promises harsh consequences

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2008 4:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – Fires that have raged across Florida over the last 2 days may have been deliberately set, Gov. Charlie Crist said today. Investigators have pointed to the fact that many of the blazes in different places sprang up at once as evidence of arson, CNN reports.... Read full story »

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