TREASURE COAST — Officials in St. Lucie and Indian River counties have lifted countywide burn bans following recent rainfall that reduced the risk of wildfires.
In St. Lucie County, public safety officials, in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Fire District, lifted the burn ban that had been in place since Feb. 7. Authorities said recent rains lowered the Keetch-Byram Drought Index from the extreme wildfire risk range of 650–699 to the moderate range of 450–499.
While conditions have improved, officials urged residents to remain mindful of ongoing dry conditions…