TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Due to dry conditions, Northwest Florida and South Georgia officials have issued temporary burn bans this week.<\/p>\n
This list will continue to be updated as we learn more.<\/p>\n
Northwest Florida Water Management District<\/p>\n
All campfires on district lands are banned as of Friday, Feb. 13, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. The ban will remain in effect until drought conditions improve.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis ban includes open campfires, as well as fires in fire rings or pits,\u201d the district said. \u201cFires may only be built in designated, enclosed grills provided by the district at our campgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lafayette County, Florida<\/p>\n
The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners issued its temporary burn ban Tuesday, which is expected to run through Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
The ban includes but is not limited to: bonfires, campfires, unpermitted controlled burns, along with the burning of yard and household trash, construction debris, organic debris and the igniting of fireworks, per the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
\u201cAttended and monitored barbeque\/cooking equipment is permitted, but should be monitored closely,\u201d LCSO said.<\/p>\n
South Georgia<\/p>\n
Lowndes County<\/p>\n
Until drought conditions improve, Lowndes County first responders say all open burning of yard debris, including grass, leaves, limbs and other vegetative matter, is prohibited within the unincorporated area. <\/p>\n
Lanier County<\/p>\n
A temporary outdoor burning restriction was issued Thursday due to the current drought conditions and increased risk of wildfires, according to the Lanier County Emergency Management Agency.<\/p>\n
Outdoor burning includes burning for the disposal of yard debris, grass, brush, vegetation or similar materials, per the agency.<\/p>\n
Echols County<\/p>\n
Outdoor burning of yard debris is restricted in Echols County, according to an Echols County Emergency Management social post.<\/p>\n
The restriction includes leaves, limbs, grass and other vegetative matter, per the social post. The restriction is expected to be in place until drought conditions improve. <\/p>\n
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