Cape Coral issues a temporary burn ban
In accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinance, Chapter 8-14: Burn ban implementation procedures, effective, Oct. 6, the City of Cape Coral issued a temporary burn ban with the intent to limit fire hazards withing the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents. This measure prohibits recreational burns (i.e. fire pits, campfires) and City permitted burns (i.e. bonfires and land clearing control burns). It also includes burning vegetative debris caused by Hurricane Ian. Fires solely for cooking purposes where the fire, flames, and heat generated are fully contained within the confines of the device being used (i.e. grill) are still allowed.
The burn ban shall be in effect until the conditions of the Hurricane Ian recovery improve.
“With the large amount of horticulture debris and the current strain on emergency services crews, we are issuing a burn ban for the City of Cape Coral in an effort to protect our residents prevent a fire from getting out of control,” says Fire Chief Ryan Lamb.