With wildfires burning throughout state, Pasco Fire unveils two new firefighting tools Haley Hinds reports HUDSON, Fla. - With the holiday weekend just a few days away and Florida continuing a stretch of bone-dry weather, fire officials are warning people to be extra careful. Wildfires are sparking easily, spreading fast, and burning thousands of acres across the state. When a fire ignites, the clock is ticking. The challenge is not just dousing the flames but, in some cases, getting to them. "With our urban interface that we have in this county, it's extremely important for us to have people on the scene quickly to protect lives and property," said Walter Lewellen, Resource Management Chief for Pasco County Fire Rescue.