Leon County extends temporary burn ban ‘as severe drought conditions’ continue, officials say

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Leon County extended its local state of emergency and countywide burn ban Friday.

The ban was declared on March 27 and expected to remain in place through Friday, April 3.

However, to protect “the community as severe drought conditions and escalating wildlife activity continue throughout Florida and the Big Bend region,” county officials said the ban will now remain in effect through Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m…

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