North Port city wide burn ban

Due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28.

No bonfires, campfires, or yard debris burning

Grills (gas/charcoal) are allowed, but use extreme caution

Fire pits/cooking pits are NOT permitted

Current conditions:

Rainfall is 1.5 inches below average

Drought Index is at 586 (on a scale of 0-800)

Fire danger remains High to Very High

No significant rain is expected soon

This ban will remain in place until further notice. Please help us protect our community! If you see illegal burning, report it to North Port Fire Rescue at (941) 240-8150 or call 911 in an emergency.