Burn-ban in effect for Hernando County amid drought conditions
A burn ban went into effect Tuesday for Hernando County, Florida. The ban follows the ongoing lack of rain and hot temperatures, county officials said.
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A burn ban went into effect Tuesday for Hernando County, Florida. The ban follows the ongoing lack of rain and hot temperatures, county officials said.
Polk County Fire Rescue says dry conditions don't show any signs of easing up any time in the near future and there is a risk of brush fires and uncontrolled fires.
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
At least 1,000 acres burned after Tuesday's Right Gate fire in River Ranch and 200 camps were lost. One Fort Myers couple's camper survived because of a renovation.
The Florida Forestry Service said late Wednesday the fire is 1,000 acres but fully contained. It has burned 100 small structures near River Ranch.