Dry conditions, winds lead to burn bans in several Central Florida counties
Updated: 3:34 PM EDT Apr 24, 2026
Due to dry conditions and the risk of wildfires and brush fires across the state, burn bans have been imposed in multiple counties, including a few in Central Florida.Active burn bans in Central Florida As of April 24, 2026.Orange County Seminole CountyMarion CountyWhat is a burn ban?A burn ban is set into effect by the county when a long period without rain causes a severe drought in the area. This is when wildfires or brush fires are more common.An active burn ban prohibits activities like campfires, bonfires, burning trash, and other open fires in the county until the burn ban is lifted.How to protect your property from brush firesFlorida’s fire season peaks in April. As drought conditions continue to worsen in Central Florida, knowing how to protect your home from wildfires in your area could make all the difference.
Due to dry conditions and the risk of wildfires and brush fires across the state, burn bans have been imposed in multiple counties, including a few in Central Florida.
As of April 24, 2026.
Orange County Seminole CountyMarion CountyWhat is a burn ban?
A burn ban is set into effect by the county when a long period without rain causes a severe drought in the area. This is when wildfires or brush fires are more common.
An active burn ban prohibits activities like campfires, bonfires, burning trash, and other open fires in the county until the burn ban is lifted.
How to protect your property from brush fires
Florida’s fire season peaks in April.
As drought conditions continue to worsen in Central Florida, knowing how to protect your home from wildfires in your area could make all the difference.