Dry conditions prompt county-wide burn ban in Hillsborough County

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…

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…

‘We need the rain’: Burn bans in place across Tampa Bay as drought conditions worsen   - The Suncoast News & Scoop

'We need the rain': Burn bans in place across Tampa Bay as drought conditions worsen  - WTSP Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC   To read this story click -