WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Due to the current and forecasted weather conditions, the City of Winter Haven Fire Department will join Polk County Fire Rescue in issuing a burn ban to prohibit any open burning until further notice.
Conditions are dry, and windy, with low relative humidity, setting the stage for fire to spread quickly.
The Florida Forest Service is the state agency responsible for wildfire prevention and suppression. The Forest Service has a number of programs in place to help prevent wildfires, such as the Wildland Fire Prevention Program and the Urban Forest Fire Protection Program.
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The Forest Service also responds to wildfires and provides fire suppression services.
If you live in an area that is prone to wildfires, there are a number of things you can do to help prevent wildfires:
- Clear your property of flammable debris, such as leaves and pine needles.
- Install a fire sprinkler system in your home.
- Monitor the weather forecast and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
- Report any wildfires to the authorities immediately.
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