NORTHWEST FLORID OUTDOOR BURNING LIMITED

The Florida Forest Service is limiting authorized burns in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties because of high winds and low humidity. Potential burns will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and only those who are Certified Burn Practitioners may be authorized if approved. Authorizations from the Florida Forest Service are required for prescribed burning of piles greater than 8 feet in diameter. Authorizations are not required for residential yard debris burning in piles less than 8 feet in diameter, but Forest Service officials are strongly encouraging residents to refrain from any outdoor burning until conditions improve.