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Hillsborough County imposes emergency burn ban amid extreme drought

A tinder-dry landscape forces drastic action. With fire danger at record highs, even campfires are now illegal—will the ban be enough?

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In this picture we can see leafy vegetables on the grills and we can see fire.
In this picture we can see leafy vegetables on the grills and we can see fire.

Hillsborough County imposes emergency burn ban amid extreme drought

Hillsborough County has introduced an emergency burn ban due to severe drought conditions. The restrictions took effect on Monday and will last at least seven days. Officials warn that the risk of wildfires remains dangerously high across the area.

The county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index has reached 603, a level indicating significant fire danger. Under the ban, residents cannot light fire pits, bonfires, or trash fires. Fireworks are also prohibited, and even recreational campfires are not allowed.

The burn ban aims to reduce the risk of wildfires during extreme dryness. Residents and businesses must follow the rules to avoid penalties. Any changes to the ban will depend on updated drought assessments in the coming days.

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