FEB. 13, 2026 LIVE: Wildfire Preparedness and Drought Conditions

Sarasota County Fire Department · February 13, 2026

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Unidentified Sarasota County fire official opened the briefing, thanked attendees, explained the meetings purpose (informing residents about wildfire risk and preparation), and noted the Florida Forest Service could not attend to present a weather forecast.

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Sarasota County officials held a public briefing to warn residents of an unusually early and severe dry spell, explain the countys automatic burn ban tied to the Keetch-Byram drought index, outline enforcement options, and offer homeowner preparedness steps including the Ready, Set, Go wildfire action plan.

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