As dry and drought conditions continue, several counties and some cities have issued burn ban orders across the Big Bend and South Georgia.
Below are the following cities and counties where a burn ban order is in effect:
Many of the bans have the following restrictions:
- Burning of yard debris such as leaves, branches, and other vegetative waste
- Land-clearing fires, brush piles, and similar site-preparation burns
- Campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and similar recreational or ceremonial fires, on public or private property
- Burning of household trash, construction debris, or other solid waste
- Use of burn barrels or similar devices for outdoor burning
Leon County is allowing burns approved by the Florida Forest Service.
* This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
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