Fourth of July Fire Safety

Randall Weiseman July 1, 2013 Ag "Outdoors", FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of being especially careful with fire as we celebrate the Fourth of July.

More information about fire safety is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention.

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