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Cape Coral lifts its burn ban after rain pushes drought index lower

Cape Coral has ended its temporary burn ban as recent rainfall pushed the drought index below the city threshold.

When
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Where
Cape Coral
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop May 26, 2026 Cape Coral

What happened?

Cape Coral officials lifted the temporary burn ban issued in January after the Keetch-Byram Drought Index fell below 600. Residents can resume recreational and cooking fires, but city burn rules still apply. Fires must stay at least 25 feet from structures and cannot be used to burn vegetation or rubbish.

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