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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Burn ban lifted in Orange County
Orange County has joined multiple other counties in lifting its recent outdoor burn ban. The lifted ban was for unincorporated areas and any municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue services, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland and Eatonville. Burn bans are automatically instituted under Orange County's Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index meets or exceeds 500. The recent rainfall helped push the KBDI average below 500 for the seventh consecutive day, allowing the burn ban's cancelation. While recreational open burning may now resume, officials encourage safety and always having an ability to extinguish any fire that are started. For more information on what burning is allowed in Orange County, visit the Orange County Environmental Protection Division's website. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Orange County issues burn ban as drought conditions worsen
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County officials have issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas and several municipalities as drought conditions continue to intensify, officials announced Wednesday. What we know The ban applies to areas served by Orange County Fire Rescue, including: Edgewood Belle Isle Oakland Eatonville The restriction was triggered automatically under the county's Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance after the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reached 500, a threshold that signals increased wildfire risk. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning without a permit, including: Recreational fires Bonfires Outdoor fireplaces Burning of yard debris or trash However, state-authorized burns and the use of outdoor grills or pits defined under Section 18-4 of the county code are exempt. Violators may face enforcement actions, including citations, and any unauthorized fires will be extinguished. The ban will remain in place until the drought index stays below 500 for seven consecutive days. What you can do Orange County Fire Rescue is urging residents to take proactive steps to reduce fire risks, such as creating defensible space around their homes, clearing debris from roofs and gutters, and staying alert to changing conditions. Residents are also encouraged to download the OCFL Alert app for real-time emergency updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the Orange County Government's Office of Communications.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Burn ban issued in Orange County as drought index rises
Orange County has ordered a burn ban for unincorporated areas, as well as the municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue services. This includes Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland and Eatonville. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless a permit has been issued. This includes recreational open burning, like campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces or open flame heating devices. Burning yard waste, debris, trash and any other materials is also prohibited. Outdoor burning authorized by the state or county is not affected by this ban. Neither is the use of outdoor grills or pits as defined in Section 18-4 of the Orange County Code. County officials says burn bans are automatically instituted under Orange County's Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index meets or exceeds 500. The burn ban will automatically lift after the drought index falls below 500 for seven consecutive days. The county will announce the lift when it occurs. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
