Burn Ban

The Charlotte County Commission has voted to rescind the countywide burn ban previously reenacted on April 28.

The City of North Port's outdoor burning ban is no longer in effect. Residents are encouraged to review the guidelines on what outdoor burning is permitted.

A burn ban issued in March by Sarasota County Fire Department prohibiting unpermitted open burns in Sarasota County is lifted as of July 12.

The County Commission voted to maintain the burn ban due to continued dry conditions and ongoing wildfire concerns. During the meeting, commissioners and fire department staff discussed how rainfall has been inconsistent across Charlotte County, leaving many areas, particularly western Charlotte County, with little measurable rain.

The decision to lift the ban came following a review by the Collier County Emergency Management Department, Florida Forest Service, Collier County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Revelers asked to use caution with fireworks because the rainy season hasn't fully kicked in.

Manatee County joins multiple locations with burn bans.

The drought-fueled, months-long burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted.

Highlands County is driest county south of Orlando.