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flag Lee County bans all outdoor burning Jan. 20, 2026, due to severe drought and wildfire risk.

flag Lee County has imposed an immediate countywide burn ban effective January 20, 2026, due to severe drought conditions, with the Keetch-Byram Drought Index at 637—above the 600 threshold triggering the ban. flag The restriction, enacted under a State of Local Emergency, prohibits outdoor burning including campfires, bonfires, and trash burning, though cooking grills and authorized activities like prescribed burns and fireworks displays remain exempt. flag The move, supported by the Florida Forest Service and local fire chiefs, aims to reduce wildfire risks. flag Officials will monitor conditions and provide updates via leegov.com and social media, urging residents to stay informed and practice fire prevention.

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