Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours
A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours.
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A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours.
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