A mandatory burn ban is now in effect for Polk County and the following municipalities: Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter Haven as of Nov. 25. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice.
WHAT IS A BURN BAN?
A burn ban prohibits outdoor burning to prevent accidental and avoidable wildfires. Burn bans occur when there has been an extensive drought, and dry vegetation could easily ignite and start a fire.
The burn ban prohibits the following:
1. Campfires;
2. Bonfires;
3. Unpermitted controlled burns;
4. Burning of yard and household trash;
5. Burning of organic debris;
6. Igniting of fireworks; and
7. Noncommercial burning of materials other than for religious or ceremonial purposes, in which case they must be contained in a barbecue grill or barbecue pit, and the total fuel area cannot exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
For more information visit: https://www.polk-county.net/…/polk-county-officials…/
