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Hillsborough Extends Burn Ban for 16th Week
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Hillsborough County extends its burn ban for another week due to persistently dry, tinderbox conditions.
WHO: Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise
WHAT: An executive order extends the countywide burn ban, prohibiting fire pits and fireworks.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: The ground remains extremely dry, creating tinderbox conditions that make outdoor burning unsafe.
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