Flagler County burn ban to expire Monday, June 12

Flagler County received just 2 inches of rain in May. So far in June, we're at 1.77 inches with more in fht

By Brian McMillan
| 4:43 p.m. June 6, 2017

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Recent rainfall and the prediction for 2.5 more inches by June 9 mean that Flagler County’s burn ban will expire on Monday, June 12. Fire Rescue Chief Don Petito said burn ban signs would be removed at the end of the week, and restrictions would be eased, according to a Flagler County press release.

“Florida Forest Service has already begun to issue some burn permits,” Petito said. “We should have really nice weather this weekend.”

Flagler County received less than 2 inches of rain for the entire month of May. June is at 1.77 inches as of June 6.

Officials still urge using caution with flammable materials outdoors.

“The situation is improving, but don’t be lulled into a false sense of security,” Petito said. “We’d ask that residents always use caution with barbecue charcoals and cigarettes. It’s a best practice to make sure that these materials are completely extinguished before discarding them in the proper receptacles.”