Every burn ban currently active in Central Florida

Burn ban issued in Hernando County

RELATED VIDEO: Crews battle large brush fire in the Everglades TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials have issued a burn ban in Hernando County effective April 27. Burn bans prohibit all outdoor burning, including bonfires, campfires and burning of yard debris. Burn ban in effect for Manatee County You can still use outdoor BBQ equipment as long as you continue to monitor it and the heat source is contained. The county warns residents that even to…

Hernando County Issues Emergency Burn Ban Amidst Rising Fire Danger

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Due to persistent dry conditions and increasing temperatures, Hernando County has issued an immediate temporary ban on all outdoor burning within its unincorporated areas. The emergency prohibition, enacted under Hernando County Code Chapter 12 Article VI, took effect today, April 27th, 2025. County officials cite a significant lack of recent rainfall […] Hernando County Issues Emergency Burn Ban Amidst Rising Fire Danger

Every burn ban currently active in Central Florida

Due to extensive drought conditions burn bans have been placed into effect in multiple counties across Central Florida.

Dry conditions prompt county-wide burn ban in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County has issued a burn ban and declared a local state of emergency due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires.Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban on all outdoor burning in all areas of the county starting Friday (April 25).All outdoor burning is prohibited, including bans on fireworks and sparklers. The only exceptions to the ban are constant attended barbecue grilling, certain agricultural burning and b…

Osceola joins other area counties in issuing burn ban

Osceola joins other area counties in issuing burn ban News Staff Sun, 04/27/2025

Dry conditions prompt early start to wildfire season

The 2025 forest fire season started April 24 on the Island, and in Labrador on May 15. The season is starting earlier than usual on the island portion of the province due to current dry conditions, with approximately 40 wildfires already reported. A burn permit is required to burn vegetation, wood and paper products during forest fire season. Permits are free and available at provincial forest management district offices. Wildfire suppression te…