Flagler County officials enacted a burn ban effective from June 5 to June 12.
A Florida statute allows Flagler County to declare a state of local emergency for seven-day durations and to extend them in seven-day intervals.“The conditions are becoming favorable for rapid fire growth so this action will help,” Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker said. “In addition to the ban on burning, remember that a good offense is the best defense.
Officials said all flammable items within 30 feet of a structure should be removed. Homeowners should clear roofs, eaves, gutters, wood decks and patios of leaves, needles, and other debris. “Additionally, do not store things under decks or porches, and consider using rocks or gravel in those areas instead of grass or mulch,” Tucker said. “Wood-driven fires, like brushfires, create embers that can be carried quite far, and tend to find their way to the same nooks and crannies where leaves accumulate.”“Please take this burn ban seriously,” Tucker said. “It’s been a while since we’ve had one in Flagler County, so please heed our warnings.
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