Citrus County extends burn ban amid worsening drought indicators
Summary
Citrus County extended its burn ban after the fire chief reported the drought‑index rising and forecasted return to restrictive conditions later in the week; the board approved the extension 5–0.
Citrus County commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county’s burn ban after the fire chief reported drought indices were rising despite a brief dip. Chief Stevens told the board that the drought index had been under 500 for a short period but had climbed again; he recommended keeping the burn ban in effect to reduce wildfire risk.
Commissioner Davis moved to extend the ban and the board approved the measure 5–0. The chief said neighboring Hernando County had enacted a burn ban that day and staff had contacted local fire chiefs; the county attorney confirmed coordination steps.
The extension remains in effect until staff and conditions warrant lifting it; the chief said weather forecasts suggested the county would likely need to reinstate restrictions later in the week if dryness continued.
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