- February 26, 2026
Volusia County, including the cities of Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach, are under a burn ban.
The ban went into effect on Feb. 20, and is ongoing due to elevated drought conditions and increased wildfire risks. A 227-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach was contained on Feb. 24, the second fire in the area in recent days.
Under the burn ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Florida Forest Service, including burning of yard debris, household waste, bonfires, campfires, warming fires and open cooking fires, according to the Ormond Beach Fire Department.
"This ban is in place to protect our community, prevent wildfires, and ensure the safety of residents and first responders," OBFD wrote on its Facebook post. "Violations may result in fines and other penalties."
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Red Flag warning from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Daytona area. A Red Flag Warning, explained the Daytona Beach Fire Department, means "critical fire weather conditions are occurring and any fires that develop have the potential to spread quickly."
