Officials warn even small fires can spread rapidly, Burn bans give crews power to cite and hold violators accountable.

Orange County has ordered a burn ban for unincorporated areas, as well as the municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue ...

The burn ban in Orange County includes campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces, and open flame heating devices.

The Wichita County Commissioners Court on Tuesday terminated a ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas in the ...

As the drought worsens, more Florida counties have issued burn bans.Here's the dry weather outlook and where the fires are burning.

Polk County's average drought index reading surpassed 500 on Tuesday, indicating an elevated chance of wildfires.

Lee became the first county this year to reach the 600-mark on the Florida Forestry Service's Keetch Bryam Drought Index, which ranges from 0 for saturated conditions to 800 for especially dry times.

These prescribed burns are expected to last throughout the afternoon. Gusty northeast winds could expand the coverage of ...

Lee County commissioners agreed on Tuesday to enact a burn ban, declaring a State of Local Emergency to do so. Public Safety Director Ben Abes told commissioners the Keetch-Byran Drought Index has ...

Another cold front is on its way, but it's not expected to bring any rain that could improve drought conditions in Florida.