Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to dangerously low humidity, high winds, and exceptional drought conditions.
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a Red Flag Warning for the area and surrounding counties. The action is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and protect lives and property across Leon County.
“In an abundance of caution, this temporary burn ban is an important step to protect lives, homes, and property across Leon County,” Leon County Commission Chairman Christian Caban said…