The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has seen an absolutely devastating number of fires recently, with five reported on February 13, 2026 and even more on February 14, 2026.
While there is not currently an active burn ban in Lee County, the sheriff’s office urges everyone to avoid lighting any fires at the moment. If you must burn something, be sure to have a firebreak and a nearby water source in case something gets outside of that break. As always, but very importantly right now, do NOT leave any fire unattended for any reason.
With dry air and conditions, fires are spreading and have the potential to get out of control quickly. If you see a brush fire or any other fire that has gotten out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately.
