Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) Chief Paul Heisenmier requested that the current burn ban be lifted at the regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on May 26. Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the ban.
Hasenmeier reported the latest Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) at 379. At the May 11 meeting, the KBDI was 638, indicating severe drought. Rain over the weekend added to the department’s comfort with lifting…
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