ESCAMBIA COUNTY BURN BAN

Following action taken by other counties in Northwest Florida, Escambia County has issued a burn ban that is in effect until further notice. It prohibits open outdoor burning, including campfires, wildfires, bonfires, and trash burning, but allows outdoor cooking in barbecue grills, smokers or other outdoor stoves located at private residence or businesses. There are also exceptions for state permitted burns, fire department training and authorized fireworks displays.