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Collier County lifts burn ban on July 2 — prohibition first issued in January
By WGCU Staff
July 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM EDT
Collier County is lifting its current burn ban as of Thursday, July 2.
The decision to lift the ban came following a review by the Collier County Emergency Management Department, Florida Forest Service, Collier County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
The same group identified the need to issue a burning ban in January after certain environmental conditions were met, including dry conditions.
Collier County Government continues to urge residents to practice outdoor burning safety to reduce the community's year-round wildfire risk.
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The decision to lift the ban came following a review by the Collier County Emergency Management Department, Florida Forest Service, Collier County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
The same group identified the need to issue a burning ban in January after certain environmental conditions were met, including dry conditions.
Collier County Government continues to urge residents to practice outdoor burning safety to reduce the community's year-round wildfire risk.
WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now. Thank you.