Eastern Hillsborough County including areas around Balm, Lithia, Wimauma, and the Green Swamp fringe contains significant wildland-urban interface with pine flatwoods and palmetto fuels. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index triggers county burn bans, and Fire Rescue maintains pre-positioned brush trucks.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue coordinates with the Florida Forest Service Lakeland District and the Southwest Florida Water Management District on wildfire response. When KBDI exceeds 600, the Board of County Commissioners may declare a local burn ban under FL 125.0109 suspending open burning and consumer fireworks except as preempted by state law. New subdivisions near conservation lands are encouraged to adopt Firewise standards including ignition-resistant roofing and five-foot non-combustible zones.
Violating an active burn ban: up to 500 dollar fine and misdemeanor charge under FL 125.69. Suppression cost recovery may apply to negligent ignitions.
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Hillsborough County Property Maintenance Code §8-116 requires owners to keep all premises free of weeds, dead vegetation, and accumulated debris. The 18-inch...
Brandon, FL
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Brandon, FL
Brandon falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Year-Round Watering Restrictions, which limit lawn watering to one day per week ...
Brandon, FL
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Brandon, FL
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Brandon, FL
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