Open Burning / Sky Lantern Ban
Summary
The county's burn ban from January 27 stays in place due to drought conditions, and Fire Rescue was actively fighting a brush fire as the administrator signed the order.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No funding required.
Residents benefit from reduced wildfire risk while the ban is enforced.
Property owners like Brandy Whitten whose trees and yards received burning lantern debris.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 14, 2026
A code amendment targeting sky lanterns and open burning hazards was adopted after residents reported lanterns landing on homes and pool cages.
Board of County Commissioners - Feb 17, 2026
A lantern from the Little Everglades Ranch Lunar Lantern Festival landed, still burning, in a Dade City resident's tree during the county's burn ban. Commissioners discussed whether such events should be permitted and asked staff to explore litter and environmental options.
Board of County Commissioners - Feb 3, 2026
The county's burn ban from January 27 stays in place due to drought conditions, and Fire Rescue was actively fighting a brush fire as the administrator signed the order.
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