90 day extension of county-wide fire ban

During this morning’s meeting of the St. Johns County Commission, the Board acted to further extend the current “burn ban” for the next 90 days — with the provision that the Board of County Commissioners or the County Administrator may lift the ban; based on an improvement of drought conditions county-wide.

At the conclusion of the ninety days, county officials will evaluate the weather and fire conditions in St. Johns County and decide whether or not to extend or lift the ban on outdoor burning.

Campfires located within a metal ring, if they are located within a state park or licensed campground, as well as cooking fires within a barbeque grill, hibachi, or, other similar device specifically intended for cooking, are still permitted.