Recreational burn ban lifted by Sarasota County

A countywide ban on recreational burns has been lifted by Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier. 

The ban was put in place April 21, until hot and dry conditions that increased the chances of wildfire were diminished. In April Gov. Rick Scott also declared a state of emergency in Florida in response to numerous fires across the state.

Now, seasonal rain patterns have begun and officials are seeing a reduction in the wildfire threat, according to a release from the county. 

Officials are urging residents to always be safe when dealing with fire and to always follow local open burning ordinance rules and regulations, even though the ban has been lifted.