Cape Coral lifts burn ban that has been in place since January
Updated: 9:59 AM EDT May 26, 2026
The City of Cape Coral has lifted the temporary burn ban originally issued on January 2.The city cited improving drought conditions, including the Keetch-Byram Drought Index falling below 600, as the reason for the cancellation of the burn ban.The city still encourages residents to continue to use caution with recreational and cooking fires. “Recreational fires must comply with the stipulations of the City’s Code of Ordinances for Recreational Burns, such as being 25’ from any structure, having an extinguishment source, and the fire must be kept to a maximum of 3’ in diameter and 2’ in height,” a press release said. “Recreational fires are not intended for vegetation or rubbish disposal.”DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
The City of Cape Coral has lifted the temporary burn ban originally issued on January 2.
The city cited improving drought conditions, including the Keetch-Byram Drought Index falling below 600, as the reason for the cancellation of the burn ban.
The city still encourages residents to continue to use caution with recreational and cooking fires.
“Recreational fires must comply with the stipulations of the City’s Code of Ordinances for Recreational Burns, such as being 25’ from any structure, having an extinguishment source, and the fire must be kept to a maximum of 3’ in diameter and 2’ in height,” a press release said. “Recreational fires are not intended for vegetation or rubbish disposal.”
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