Burn ban lifted in St Johns County

At 3:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Historic City News was notified that after consideration of current fire conditions, both locally and across the state, St. Johns County has lifted the burn ban.

Weather conditions have approved recently, including rainfall throughout St. Johns County. The current St. Johns County drought index is 468 on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, on a scale of 0-800.

Officials continue to monitor weather conditions and may consider re-instating the burn ban if future conditions deem it necessary.

Although the burn ban has been lifted, fire officials still strongly discourage the burning of residential yard debris. Remember, curbside yard debris pick-up is available to all St. Johns County residents.

Additionally, all residents are encouraged to prepare a home safety plan for members of their household, which includes two evacuation routes, a ready supply of food, water and medical needs, and a way to leave.

Also remember to create a defensible space surrounding your home free of debris. Clean gutters and roofs of leaves or branches that could easily ignite during a fire.