District prohibits campfire burning in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties

District prohibits campfire burning in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties

Beginning November 1, 2023, the Northwest Florida Water Management District is banning all campfire burning on its lands in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. This ban is in place because of drought conditions and wind activity in the area.

Any change in the status of the ban will be posted on the District’s website. Users can also find more information about potential risks for wildfires from the Florida Forest Service at: https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information.