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Suwannee County commissioners continue burn ban amid drought, vote 5-0
Summary
After staff and public testimony about persistent drought and uneven rainfall, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously May 5 to keep the county burn ban in place until the next meeting. Staff said Forestry and state emergency management still recommend the restriction.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously May 5 to continue the county’s burn ban, citing severe drought conditions and uncertain short-term rainfall.
Fire Rescue staff told the board that Forestry and state emergency-management officials recommended keeping the restriction in place. "Our recommendation is we leave it in place until the next board meeting, and then we'll take a look at…
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