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There won\u2019t be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions Floridians and guests are being advised to be \u201cresponsible\u201d when lighting devices that fly and explode.<\/p>\n

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With 2,440 wildfires occurring across the state since the start of the year, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Tuesday urged caution with fireworks and asked people to follow local burn regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe past six months have been one of the state\u2019s busiest fire seasons in recent memory, and though recent rains have helped rein in drought conditions, the risk of wildfire still exists in Florida and needs to be taken seriously,\u201d Simpson said in a released statement.<\/p>\n

Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan noted recent rains caused most counties to lift burn bans, but that hasn\u2019t halted \u201cwildfire flare-ups.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>We want to urge everyone to be mindful when burning or using fireworks near a wooded area,\u201d Dolan said. \u201cAlways keep a water supply nearby and be prepared to act quickly if a fire starts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Most of the state is currently at low to moderate risk of \u201cfire danger\u201d according to the Simpson\u2019s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.<\/p>\n

As of June 21, the state has recorded wildfires consuming 176,028 acres this year.<\/p>\n

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Last year, the state recorded 2,913 fires that burned 228,183 acres.<\/p>\n

Ten of Florida\u2019s 67 counties currently have burn bans in place, according to the Florida Forest Service: Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Orange, Osceola, Sarasota and Seminole.<\/p>\n

While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation\u2019s upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn\u2019t soon arrive.<\/p>\n

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, who is also the state\u2019s fire marshal, expressed a need for people to use \u201ccommon sense\u201d as summer holidays arrive, kids are out of school and parties increase.<\/p>\n

Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office would hold people accountable if they start \u201csome big bonfire with these drought conditions, and the wind blows, and all of a sudden the neighborhood is on fire, you will be held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHave fun. Have a good time. Enjoy some beers over the holidays this summer. But if you\u2019re in one of these burn ban counties \u2026 please take this seriously,\u201d Uthmeier said during a press conference at the Withlacoochee Forestry Training Center in Brooksville. \u201cIf you violate these orders, if danger takes place, if people are harmed, we will be there to prosecute.\u201d<\/p>\n

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