The Brief
- Orange County officials have issued a burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county and Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland and Eatonville.
- The ban prohibits unpermitted outdoor burning, recreational open burning such as campfires and burning of yard waste.
- Officials said the burn ban comes as the drought index rises.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A burn ban is now in effect for parts of Orange County due to an ongoing drought.
County officials issued the burn ban on Sunday for unincorporated parts of the county, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland and Eatonville.
What type of burning does the bun ban cover?
The ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless a permit has been issued, recreational open burning such as campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces, and open flame heating devices.
Burning of yard waste, debris, trash and other materials is also prohibited, according to a news release from the county…