High fire risk from ongoing drought means fireworks aren’t safe in some Northeast Florida counties

Florida law usually allows personal-use fireworks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — two of only three days all year long when they are permitted.

But a major rain deficit is shifting things a bit as we prepare to ring in 2026.

Duval County has a year-round burn ban for yard debris, but with the significantly dry conditions, officials are warning it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fireworks this holiday…

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