As drought conditions persist, many burn ban orders are in effect across the Big Bend and South Georgia.
Big Bend:
Leon County has extended its local state of emergency and countywide burn ban, originally declared on March 27th. The extension will remain in effect through Friday, May 1st, at 5:00 p.m.
Wakulla County Commissioners have extended the county-wide burn ban through April 29th.
Jefferson County Commissioners have extended the burn ban for the next 7 days, but say the ban will continue to extend in seven-day increments until sufficient rain falls.
Gadsden County Commissioners have extended its burn ban through April 30th.
Madison County Fire and Rescue says a countywide burn ban is now in place until further notice. They say violation of the ban may result in fines and/or arrest.
Taylor County Fire Rescue says a burn ban order is now in place until conditions have been reviewed and deemed safe.
The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners has extended its burn ban until April 28th.
Suwannee Fire Rescue issued a burn ban until May 5th, at 10:00 p.m.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management says a county-wide burn ban is in effect. It was issued April 20th and will last for at least two weeks.
South Georgia:
Governor Kemp has declared a state of emergency on April 22nd, for 91 counties in South Georgia in response to the ongoing wildfires. The governor also directed the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and other relevant state agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to support active response efforts in the state's southern region.
Georgia State Forester issues a burn ban for South Georgia on Wednesday, April 22nd. They say the burn will last for at least 30 days, unless otherwise extended. The order prohibits, among other activities, prescribed burns as well as the burning of yard debris and agricultural material in the affected area.
To read the full order, click here.
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