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What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter, spread faster?

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What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter and spread farther?

A University of Florida study suggests cogongrass, an invasive grass that has spread across much of Florida and the southeastern United States, is adding more fuel to the landscape.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:40:12 UTC.

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