Brush fires are continuing to burn across the state of Florida.
- Burn bans issued across Florida
- Interactive brush fires map
- Brush fire coverage
- Dry weather conditions
Many counties have adopted burn bans due to the dry grass and brush.
There are 11 burn bans across the state, including locally in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Polk counties.
The ban means no open burning, campfires, trash burning and no fireworks.
A large brush fire near Hernando Beach sparked over the weekend, consuming about 1,100 acres. Officials said the fire was 90% contained by Monday afternoon.
One of the latest fires to spark was in New Port Richey. Officials said the Silver Palms Fire is about 25 percent contained and has burned 30 acres so far.
Pasco officials issued a burn ban Wednesday due to the drought and multiple brush fires across the county.
"Be aware that simple actions such as tossing a cigarette into the grass or idling a vehicle over grass can ignite a brush fire on the side of the road," said Pasco County Fire Rescue Chief. "The County is so dry that these brush fires can spread quickly, threatening homes and businesses. Residents who refuse to comply with or violate the burn ban face fines up to $500 or imprisonment of up to 60 days."