CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2025) – The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Chief Jason Fair recommended the ban, citing the potential for extreme fire behavior resulting from current drought conditions, that could cause fires to ignite easily, burn intensely, and spread rapidly.
The ban prohibits recreational fires, the burning of yard waste, and pile burning for land clearing. Agricultural and silvicultural controlled burns authorized by the Florida Forest Service are exempt. Commercial and permitted fireworks displays may be allowed on a case-by-case basis with approval from the local fire marshal.
The burn ban will remain in effect until the Commission votes to lift it.
For information, contact Ashley Turner or Ashley.Turner@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
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