MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners has officially lifted the mandatory countywide burn ban due to current weather conditions and improved environmental factors. The voluntary burn ban remains in effect countywide despite recent rainfall.
While the mandatory burn ban has been lifted, Marion County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are strongly encouraging residents to follow a voluntary burn ban and avoid outdoor burning whenever possible. Conditions across the county remain dry, and caution is still necessary to prevent accidental wildfires.
Officials remind residents that lifting the burn ban does not mean outdoor burning is unrestricted. Any outdoor burning must still comply with Florida Forest Service regulations and Marion County safety requirements…