Wildfire danger is high for Memorial Day weekend

 Although the wildfires have calmed down, the conditions for Memorial Day weekend haven't -- in particular with use of fireworks and outdoor cookouts.
The Florida Division of Forestry is urging north Florida residents to use extreme caution with outdoor activities because even the smallest spark could ignite a raging wildfire. Northeast Florida alone has over 140,000 acres of active wildfires.  Long-term drought conditions have made everything dry and prime for fires.
Area counties with outdoor burning bans include: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Flagler, Lafayette, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, Union and Volusia.
People should clear away all flammable materials while grilling out and keep a water hose or bucket nearby.  Children should be supervised near the grill at all times and no grill should be left unattended.  Be sure to soak the coals in water before disposing of them.