Flagler County, FL - A little rain this week was not enough to end the burn ban in Flagler County.
The burn ban will remain in effect until Flagler County sees wetter conditions, and there is still a burn ban in effect for Volusia County as well.
According to Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Don Petito, it is still very dry for this time of year. "We've had more lightning than rain. There are 29 small-acreage fires burning in Flagler, Volusia, and St. Johns Counties," he said.
Flagler County received about .5 inches of rain and quarter-sized hail
on Tuesday and .25 inches of rain
Wednesday.
While average rainfall for Flagler County in May is 3.13 inches, this May, the region only received between .77 and 1.93 inches. Year-to-date rainfall has averaged between 8 and 12 inches, while it is normally 15.07 inches, according to Flagler County Emergency Management.
Due to lower than average rainfall, Flagler County is enforcing the burn ban rules below until further notice:
- Open burning is prohibited, including fire pits.
- The use of charcoal grills is not allowed, including at parks and recreational facilities.
- No throwing matches, cigarettes, or other burning materials out of car windows.
- Parking vehicles with catalytic converters in high grassy areas is off-limits.
You can find more information and safety tips at
www.flaglercounty.org/firewise.
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