04/23/2026
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A burn ban is now in effect across Duval County.
Effective immediately, the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are prohibiting all open burning, including bonfires, due to extreme wildfire conditions.
A National Weather Service Red Flag Warning is in place, and Jacksonville is experiencing its driest conditions since 1872. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is at 594 out of 800, meaning vegetation across our area is critically dry and ready to ignite.
One spark can put lives at stake.
The Emergency Operations Center is now at Level 2 activation, focused on wildfire risk and resource coordination.
What you need to do:
๐บ No outdoor burning of any kind
๐บ Do not light yard debris, trash, or recreational fires
๐บ Report smoke or unattended fire immediately by calling 911
For more information, visit JaxReady.com.