More than 1,000 wildfires have been reported across Florida in recent months, indicating an active season and one with no immediate relief in sight, according to state officials. Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Florida Forest Service leadership stressed during a news conference Thursday in Hillsborough County about the need to be prepared should a wildfire threaten — and how to prevent them: - Prepare your home regularly by clearing your roofs and gutters of debris - Prepare your yard by creating and maintaining a defensible or buffer around your home - Be smart and vigilant when burning yard waste - Report a potential wildfire or arson activities to law enforcement For more: https://bit.ly/3MnAQKn ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay