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The most recent countywide burn ban which went into effect on May 5, 2026 has been suspended with the start of the rainy season.
“As we look at weather forecasts and the decrease in the KBDI, it confirms that our numbers are going in the correct direction for a repeal of the burn ban,” said Fire Chief Shawn Smith in a written release.
As of June 16, Polk County’s KBDI average is 455 with 70% of the county under 500. The KBDI is a scale used to measure the soil’s moisture content from no moisture deficiency (0) to maximum drought conditions (800).
Polk County government officials still caution that if you see a potentially dangerous fire to report it to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 863-298-6200 or call 9-1-1 if life or property is in immediate danger.
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