JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville officials have enacted an emergency burn ban across all of Duval County in response to dangerous wildfire conditions threatening the area.
The City of Jacksonville says it is working alongside the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to enforce the ban and protect people and property.
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What’s banned under Jacksonville’s burn ban
The ban applies to all open burning within Duval County limits and includes residential burning, recreational fires, fireworks and commercial land clearing operations. The ban remains in effect until further notice.
Any exceptions must be approved on a case-by-case basis by Fire Chief Golden II.
What’s still allowed
Not all fire-related activity is off the table. Residents can still use enclosed grills or smokers for food preparation. Flaring of waste gases for safety purposes is also permitted during the ban.
How to report a burn ban violation in Jacksonville
Residents who spot a violation are encouraged to report it. During business hours — Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — violations can be reported through MyJax at myjax.custhelp.com or by calling 904-630-CITY.
Outside of business hours, residents should call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 904-630-0500.
For more information, visit jaxready.com .
Penalties for violations
Violations can be issued by the City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division (EQD) or JFRD to both residents and businesses.
Commercial violators face penalties up to $8,000 per violation, while residential violators face penalties up to $250 per violation. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.