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Callahan County reinstates burn ban after firefighters warn conditions are dangerous
Summary
After firefighters warned of dry, windy conditions and recent fires, the Callahan County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to reinstate a countywide burn ban. The action was taken as the court also handled routine business and several public safety updates.
The Callahan County Commissioners Court voted Feb. 9 to reinstate the countywide burn ban after public testimony from local firefighters who said dry and windy conditions have increased fire risk.
Doug Campbell of the Tallahassee County Firefighters Association told the court the county is "getting dry" and "we're getting into the windy season," and urged officials to "consider reinstating the burn ban because it is getting dangerous." The court then moved, seconded and approved a motion to reinstate the burn ban by voice vote; the presiding officer recorded "all in favor, say aye" and noted there were no opposing votes.
The vote followed routine business on the agenda including acceptance of minutes and financial reports. Commissioners did not attach an immediate expiration date or additional enforcement details to the reinstatement during the meeting. The court did not record any dissenting discussion at the time of the vote.
The reinstated restriction is intended to reduce wildfire risk as the county moves into a drier, windier season. The court did not specify further operational details at the meeting; residents seeking guidance on permitted activities should check future county notices or contact county staff for enforcement and duration details.
