POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Fire crews are working across Polk County to keep small fires from becoming devastating ones amid a county-wide burn ban. “We’re a long way out from being out of ...

Polk County's burn ban has been lifted due to recent heavy rains lowering the fire risk. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is down to 201 as of May 14. Residents are still urged to exercise ...

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As of Thursday, April 24, there were 89 wildfires burning across Florida, burning 2,782 acres. Three more counties have issued burn bans, bringing the total to 16.

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Despite the lift of the burn ban, if you see a potentially dangerous fire the county said to report it to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phone line at 863-298-6200, or dial 911 ...