Drought Relief Sparks End To Hernando County Burn Ban - Tampa Free Press

Drought Relief Sparks End To Hernando County Burn Ban - Tampa Free Press

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla.- Officials in Brooksville have officially pulled back the county-wide burn ban following a significant shift in local weather patterns and fire activity. Effective immediately, the restriction is lifted for all unincorporated areas of Hernando County and the City of Brooksville. The decision comes after a noticeable dip in the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, […] Drought Relief Sparks End To Hernando County Burn Ban

Burn ban lifted in Hernando County: HCFR

Hernando County officials have lifted the countywide burn ban.Hernando County Fire Rescue said it has lifted the burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Hernando County and the City of Brooksville.Officials said the county has seen fewer brush fires and has received adequate precipitation. Hernando County has dropped out of extreme drought conditions, according to NOAA's drought conditions information.Residents in Hernando County are free to re…