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Burn ban issued in Sarasota County due to wildfire risk

Sarasota County burn ban
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County has enacted a burn ban prohibiting all open fires because of drought conditions and increased wildfire danger.

Authorities said the ban covers campfires, bonfires, yard burning, and trash burning. Residents can learn more about burn bans in the county on the county's website.

The ban remains in effect until conditions improve.

Dozens rally in downtown Tampa demanding justice after ICE shootings

The victims, Joan Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado in Texas, were both killed during ICE traffic stops this past week.

Dozens rally in downtown Tampa demanding justice after ICE shootings