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The ban is in effect from November 18 to November 25 due to heightened wildfire risk.

Prohibited activities include campfires, bonfires, and burning yard trash, among others.

Exemptions apply to small barbecue grills and burns with valid state authorization.

(This story was updated to correct a date in the summary section)

Alachua County Fire Chief Harold Theus signed a weeklong, mandatory countywide burn ban effective Nov. 18.

Lasting until Nov. 25., Theus placed the temporary burn ban after consulting with the Florida Forest Service. After meeting with the FFS, Theus concluded that there were heightened indicators of a potential wildfire, including weather conditions and dryness of the soil, according to a press release.

The Florida Department of Agriculture an

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