Brush Fire Leaves 12 Florida Families Homeless

Officials with Florida Forest Service said Friday afternoon that 5,000 acres have been damaged by this week’s fires. Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam said at a morning news conference that he expected the number to grow. Putnam cited the .04 inches of rain the area received as a major help in fighting the fires. "It could have been worse, especially here in Indian Lake Estates," he said. Twelve residential structures have been destroyed. The cause of the fire is still being determined. "It could have been as simple as a cigarette butt," Putnam said.