Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Monday on all outdoor open burning in all areas of the county.   Warm temperatures and dry conditions have combined to increase the danger of wildfires in Hillsborough County, officials said.

The only exceptions are a constantly attended barbecue grill for outdoor cooking, certain agricultural enterprises in eastern and southern Hillsborough County that can dispose of agricultural plastic through controlled burns, and burning that has been specifically allowed by the Florida Forest Service.   

Under the executive order signed Monday. • All outdoor open burning is prohibited.   • The order bans fireworks, sparklers, and fire pits.  • Outdoor grilling is allowed, as long as the flames are contained within a grill, and the fire is const

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