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Firefighters are facing more obstacles with wildfires now because of nearby development. The University of Florida's Professor of Forest Operations and Fire Management, Alan Long says wildfires near homes cause firefighters to spend more time trying to protect these houses when they should be controlling the fire.

Long assures that Gainesville may dodge some of fire troubles Brevard County is facing.

Long says that Florida is in one of the worst seasons for wildfires. He adds people are the the main cause of wild fires and need to be more careful with fire in their backyards.