Due to hot, dry, parched, drought and windy conditions and the current threat of wildfires within Manatee County, a burn ban is now in effect.
The Board of County Commissioners says "safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the Board."
Commissioners have adopted a local burn ban. Here's a list of things that're now prohibited until the ban is lifted. pic.twitter.com/dN6FiZDVfN
— Manatee County Gvt (@ManateeGov) April 25, 2017
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