- April 24, 2024
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Flagler County officials have issued a pubic memo reminding residents of the current burn ban and explaining what is legal and outlawed under the ban. An adaptation of the letter is as follows:
“This time of year in Florida is often called the ‘fire season’ for a good reason.
Raindrops are few and far between, the trees awaken from a long winters nap and begin to pull the remaining moisture from the ground to feed new leaves, while the temperature hovers around the 90-degree mark.
Florida Forest Service officials have determined that Flagler County is in a serious drought condition.
At the recommendation of fire officials, the Flagler County Commission enacted a countywide emergency burn ban Monday, April 16. County Administrator Craig Coffey issued a memo to all county employees to use as a tool when communicating to citizens what the ban outlaws.
‘We have had some questions come up as to exactly what can and can’t be done,’ Coffey wrote. ‘I wanted to make sure everyone knows and understands what the burn ban outlaws to keep the community safe.’
‘(The) emergency countywide burn ban …applies to all residents of Flagler County, whether they live in a city or the unincorporated areas.’
The burn ban specifically outlaws the sale, use and discharge of fireworks; outlaws the burning of bonfires, campfires, tiki torches, fire pits (manufactured or homemade), chimneys and the burning of trash, debris, vegetation and construction materials.
Throwing lit tobacco products or matches on the ground is also illegal, as is parking vehicles with catalytic converters in grassy areas where vegetation touches the bottom of the vehicle.
The burn ban allows for cooking on attended bar-b-q equipment on private property — as long as the flame and heat are contained in the grill. Charcoal bar-b-q grills are not allowed in public parks but gas propane grills are allowed.”
