Environment

Alachua County Extends Mandatory Burn Ban as Wildfire Risk Remains High

Alachua County has extended its mandatory countywide burn ban through May 15, 2026, citing persistent historic drought conditions and unchanged soil dryness levels that continue to pose a high wildfire risk. The county remains under a State of Emergency declaration tied to multiple active wildfires. Officials reviewed current wildland fire conditions in consultation with state authorities before approving the extension.

Sources: Alachua County