Caribbean storm may douse fires in Florida

  • 05/07/1998

  • Asian Age (New Delhi)

With thousands of evacuees spending the fourth of July in shelters, hotels or even their cars, fire-weary northen Florida got a break from the high winds and oppressive heat that have spread wildfires for weeks. The fires were still raging on Saturday, although high humidity, some brief showers and a cool breeze allowed fire fighters to contorl the spread.