Public Safety
Burn Ban Resolution
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Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Public comments (2)
OpposedKevin EastonJul 2, 2026
The Englewood fire chief urged the board to keep the burn ban, saying West County is over 500 on the drought index, got less than a quarter inch of rain in June, and over 2,000 acres have burned in two weeks.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (Special) - Jul 2, 2026 · 1:00 →SupportiveRichard Van AckerJul 2, 2026
A West County resident said he'd gotten four inches of rain in Gulf Cove and supported lifting the burn ban, but urged vigilance with fireworks, buckets, and hoses.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (Special) - Jul 2, 2026 · 2:57 →