Emergency Burn Ban Lifted In Pasco County Due To Recent Rains

PASCO COUNTY, FL —Recent rains have helped lower the drought conditions, allowing Pasco County to lift the emergency burn ban for all areas of the county, effective immediately.

While drought conditions improve, it's important to remember that the county is still drier than normal. Pasco County Fire Rescue urges residents to take precautions while burning outdoors.

Everyone living in unincorporated areas of Pasco County may resume outdoor burning, including open burning, campfires and bonfires, and burning yard waste.

Any resident planning to conduct an open burn should comply with all Florida Forest Services permitting requirements. The permit process ensures any potential risk is appropriately assessed and mitigated.

For outdoor burning rules and safety tips, click here or contact Pasco Fire Rescue's Community Risk Reduction Division at 813-929-2750.