Rescission of Local Burn Ban and Developer Liability
Summary
With severe drought conditions continuing across the region and an increase in brush fires, the county fire chief recommended keeping the burn ban in place. Commissioners supported maintaining the restrictions to protect property and public safety.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
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All Hernando County residents and property owners are protected from heightened wildfire risks.
Residents who planned outdoor burning activities.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of County Commissioners — May 26, 2026
The county lifted the temporary burn ban following recent rain, but commissioners pushed back hard against state-issued burn permits given to developers during drought conditions. The board is now looking into whether developers can be billed for fire department responses when fires get out of hand during burn bans.
Board of County Commissioners — May 12, 2026
Deputy Fire Chief Kristian Sloan provided an update indicating severe drought conditions and recommended maintaining the county's temporary burn ban.
Citrus and Hernando counties lift burn bans while drought concerns persist across the broader Tampa Bay region
Citrus and Hernando counties lift burn bans while drought concerns persist across the broader Tampa Bay region Tampa Bay 28
Board of County Commissioners — February 24, 2026
With severe drought conditions continuing across the region and an increase in brush fires, the county fire chief recommended keeping the burn ban in place. Commissioners supported maintaining the restrictions to protect property and public safety.
Board of County Commissioners — February 10, 2026
Hernando County remains under a strict burn ban as severe drought conditions and high KBDI drought index scores increase the threat of dangerous brush fires across the region.
Hernando County issues burn ban amid high wildfire risk
Hernando County issues burn ban amid high wildfire risk FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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