Open Burning Restrictions Issued For Hillsborough County On March 16

From the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County:

March 16, 2022

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County is suspending all active and new open burn authorizations in Hillsborough County due to current weather conditions except for Air Curtain Incinerators(ACI). This notice is effective immediately, today, March 16, 2022 pursuant to the current open burning restrictions memorandum issued by the Florida Forest Service, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. If there is the potential for unfavorable weather conditions to persist, this suspension may be extended beyond today. All businesses with active authorizations must continue to contact the Florida Forest Service, 863-940-6701, prior to intended start-up to notify them their your intentions to burn and to check for any restrictions or suspensions that may remain in effect. If you have any questions regarding this notice or need additional information, please contact: The Environmental Protection Commission, Air Management Division, Melverine Cummings at (813) 627-2600 x1261

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