Officials have lifted burn bans across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties after a month under the advisory.
This week, officials lifted burn bans across the three counties that they issued in late March, when the drought index reached severe to extreme levels.
The counties cited the recent rainfall, as well as rainfall that is forecast over the coming days. That precipitation impacted the drought index.
Burn bans are normally activated countywide when the drought index reaches or exceeds 500 and there is no rain in the forecast.
Orange County has “fallen below 500 for the seventh consecutive day,” according to a statement issued by county officials on Tuesday afternoon.
During the ban, multiple brush fires broke out across the area, including one that charred two acres in Lake Mary, as well as multiple others in Seminole and Volusia counties.
“Please stay vigilant and be mindful of the laws when burning outdoors as dry conditions remain,” reads a statement from Seminole County officials.
Parts of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange counties are still currently classified as having moderate (D1) or severe (D2) drought conditions. Although the index has decreased over time, the counties are warning citizens to take the proper precautions to “protect their families from fire danger.”