The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department have issued a burn ban effective immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions across the region. The ban prohibits all open burning within the Duval County limits until further notice. Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II is invoking his authority under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.202(e) to prohibit all bonfires and open burning in Duval County, effective immediately. Current weather conditions present an elevated risk to life and property.
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JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
April 21, 2026
The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are issuing a burn ban effective immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions across the region. The ban prohibits all open burning within the Duval County limits until further notice. Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II is invoking his authority under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.202(e) to prohibit all bonfires and open burning in Duval County, effective immediately. Current weather conditions present an elevated risk to life and property.
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April 13, 2026
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The best time to prepare is before you need to. And JaxReady Fest makes that easy.
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, is bringing JaxReady Fest back to the Prime Osborn Convention Center for a two-day event built around a simple idea: families who prepare together are families who are ready for anything.
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The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, is once again hosting JaxReady Fest, a free community event designed to help residents prepare for emergencies, while enjoying a hands-on, family-friendly experience.
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