OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — Marion County first responders announced Tuesday that the county’s mandatory burn ban has been extended for seven days, now lasting until March 10.
Officials said insufficient rainfall has failed to improve ongoing drought conditions, prompting the extension.
Florida Forest Service officials said the burn ban affecting Putnam County has been lifted as of Tuesday morning. Residents are now permitted to burn outside but are asked to do so responsibly, officials said…