December 10, 2025

Re: open burning, recreational fires, and fireworks including sparklers are currently prohibited

Dear Residents, Guests, and Visitors in the City of Punta Gorda, this letter is being provided in order to educate you on current restrictions in our area,

Due to weather conditions in our area we are mandating a Temporary Burn Ban for City of Punta Gorda. The Temporary Burn Ban reads as follows:

Prohibition on outdoor fires and open burning.

It shall be unlawful to set or ignite any open fires, open burning, fireworks including sparklers, or any otherwise lawful outdoor burning (including but not limited to yard waste and recreational fires) or use of any outdoor burning devices (excluding attended barbecue cooking equipment appliances) within the City of Punta Gorda during the time frame designated by local Fire Officials as hazardous. This prohibition does not affect bum permits issued by the Florida Forrest Service.

At a time, as determined by Fire Officials, when safe conditions exist to allow open burning and recreational fires, you will receive additional notification of repealed action.

  Thank you for your cooperation and efforts to keep our community safe. If you have questions regarding this information please contact the Fire Marshal for the City of Punta Gorda at 941-575-5529.

Sincerely,

TJ Smith