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Marion County extends voluntary burn ban; conditions will be assessed again next week Austin L. Miller, Ocala Star-Banner 80 Acre Fire: Highlands. Replay Video UP NEXT Marion County Fire Rescue has extended the voluntary countywide burn ban, citing a lack of rainfall and high wildfire danger.  The ban was enacted late last month. In a news release distributed Friday, county fire officials again asked residents not to burn anything outside that has not been permitted by the Florida Forest Service. Officials said that includes fireworks, sparklers, flares and pyrotechnic de...

The voluntary burn ban in Marion County has been extended, but rain is in the forecast and officials will assess the situation again next week.

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2 hours ago by Joe Byrnes (WMFE) Play Audio An 80-acre wildfire that threatened homes in southwest Marion County last week was likely caused by an outdoor burn that got out of control. Photo: MCFR via Facebook Stay tuned in to our local news coverage: Listen to 90.7 WMFE on your FM or HD radio, the WMFE mobile app or your smart speaker — say “Alexa, play NPR” and you’ll be connected. Marion County is asking residents to cease all outdoor burning because of dry conditions. The so-called “voluntary burn ban” comes as the Florida Forest Service rates the fire danger as moderate ...

Campfires are allowed "within designated recreational areas only, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines," county fire officials said. Deputy Chief Bart Walker of MCFR said “our lack of significant rainfall has increased the wildfire danger within Marion County," and he asks the community "to comply with this voluntary ban.” Ocala Fire Rescue officials said there's no burning within the city limits unless you have a permit. Authorities said no burn permits are being issued by the Florida Forest Service due to the lack of rainfall. Highlands fire Last Friday, a fire torched ...