ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County has joined the list of Central Florida counties that have issued burn bans as brush fires remain a risk.
According to a news release, the ban has been implemented for unincorporated areas, several municipalities served by Orange County Fire Rescue, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland, and Eatonville.
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The decision comes as the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) has reached a critical level of 500 or higher.
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The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless a permit has been issued. This includes recreational activities such as campfires, ceremonial bonfires, outdoor fireplaces, and open flame heating devices. Additionally, the burning of yard waste, debris, trash, and any other materials is not allowed.
However, outdoor burning authorized by the state or county remains unaffected by this ban. The use of outdoor grills or pits, as defined in Section 18-4 of the Orange County Code, is also permitted.
Below is a list of Central Florida Counties under a burn ban:
Osceola County
Osceola County on Sunday, April 27, instituted a burn ban in unincorporated areas until weather and vegetation conditions improve.
Brevard County
Due to ongoing dry weather conditions, Brevard County is at risk for wildfires and has implemented a ban on open burning, such as bonfires, campfires, trash burning, and other incineration, throughout the county.
Flagler County
A burn ban was put into effect in Flagler County on April 23 and will remain in effect for seven days.
Lake County
Effective March 25, the Lake County Government imposed a burn ban throughout the county until further notice.
Marion County
A countywide voluntary burn ban has been issued for Marion County due to the lack of rain and high wildfire danger. The voluntary ban affects all of Marion County.
Orange County
As of April 16, Orange County’s burn ban is in effect.
Osceola County
As of April 28, a burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Osceola County.
Polk County
After the enactment of a burn ban for unincorporated Polk County on April 15, the following municipalities have agreed to enforce the ban in their city limits: Auburndale, Bartow, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lakeland and Winter Haven.
Seminole County
Seminole County has issued a mandatory burn ban, effective April 17, 2025. The ban applies countywide and prohibits the ignition and burning of open fires due to ongoing drought conditions.
Sumter County
As of April 24, Sumter County has banned outdoor burning.
Volusia County
A burn ban went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday for Volusia County and applies to all unincorporated areas, as well as Oak Hill, Lake Helen, and Pierson.