Is there a burn ban in Pinellas County, Florida?

Yard debris burning prohibited

The Florida Forest Service list marks yard debris burning as always prohibited in Pinellas County. It does not mark a burn ban for this county.

This page could not confirm Pinellas County’s status in the last 36 hours, so it is not showing an answer.

Check the official source: Florida Forest Service Burn Ban Public Dashboard, and contact the county directly.

Last confirmed: October 18, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT.

Status confirmed: October 18, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT
Last read by this site: October 18, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT
Source: Florida Forest Service Burn Ban Public Dashboard from the Florida Forest Service

Before you burn

Counties do not always tell the Florida Forest Service when they start or lift a ban, so the state list can lag behind what the county has ordered. Check with Pinellas County officials before you burn anything.

Search for Pinellas County’s own burn ban announcements.

This page covers county burn bans only. It does not cover city rules, fire-weather warnings, or restrictions on public land.