Collier County lifted a more than one-month-old burn ban effective Monday.

The decision to lift the ban came following a review by the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Florida Forest Service, and the Collier County Fire Chiefs’ Association.

The same group identified the need to issue a burning ban in May after certain environmental conditions were met, including a lack of rainfall in March and April.

“We continue to urge residents to practice outdoor burning safety to reduce Collier County’s year-round wildfire risk and thank the public for their cooperation,” said Dan Summers, director of Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services. “In addition, we suggest you learn more about safe burning practices at www.smokeybear.com and Florida Forest Service.”

For more information, call 311 or (239) 252-8999.

Burn bans remain in place in Charlotte and Glades counties.

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