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Forest Service Continues To Warn Against Outdoor Burning
October 23, 2016
The Florida Forest Service is continuing to warn residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties not to conduct any outdoor burning for the next few days.
The entire area is in the midst of of an extended dry spell, plus a passing cold front brought higher winds and lower humidity. There is no rain in the forecast for at least the next week.
Even well-intended backyard fires can be very dangerous, according to the Forest Service.
“Cleaning up is fine but we would recommend that folks not burn their yard debris until we see some relief,” said David Smith, operations administrator for the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater District. The Forest Service has also suspended permits for large piles and acreage burns.
Pictured: A brush fire burned about an acre on Handy Road in Cantonment Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
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These firefighters are serious hero’s! As an avid gardener, I can report tomorrow will be four weeks since there has been one drop of rain in my yard. When I hear it will be a beautiful day, I’m ready to cry. We are desperate for rain!