04/28/2026
A countywide burn ban is now in place across Duval County.
Effective immediately, the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are prohibiting all open burning, including bonfires, due to extreme drought conditions and wildfire risk.
Under this burn ban, ALL outdoor open flame burning is prohibited. This means:
NO yard debris burning
NO campfires or bonfires
NO firepit use
NO unattended open flames
This does NOT prohibit outdoor cooking in enclosed grills or smokers.
Anyone found to be in violation of the burn ban will be issued a citation by JFRD or the City's Environmental Quality Division. A violation of the open burn ban carries a $250 fine for residential occupants and $8,000 for commercial occupants.
This ban will remain in effect until further notice.
Even the smallest flame could put you, your family's, and our city’s safety at risk.
