burn ban
No outdoor flames
A burn ban is a temporary prohibition on outdoor fires, typically issued by local authorities during dry conditions when wildfire risk is high.
Burn bans may restrict backyard fire pits, agricultural burning, or campfires: The county issued a burn ban after three weeks without rain.
Violating a burn ban can result in fines or criminal charges.
- fire seasonAnnual high-risk period for wildfires
- droughtProlonged water scarcity
- dry seasonMonths with minimal rainfall
- fire dangerLikelihood of flames spreading
- restrictionsLimitations on action
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fire activity
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Planned fire for land management
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