Dry weather with little rainfall in sight has prompted officials in Pasco County to issue an emergency burn ban because of the increased risk of wildfires. The mandatory order prohibits people from setting fires, including open burning, campfires/bonfires and burning yard waste/garbage, according to a news release. A similar ban went into effect in late March in Polk County. Outdoor cooking in grills or smokes that contain fire, flame and heat is still OK — but remember to extinguish the coals. For more: https://bit.ly/3zHqDAZ ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay