Cape Coral rescinds temporary burn ban
The city of Cape Coral has rescinded the temporary burn ban issued on May 3. Recent rain has decreased the Keetch-Byram Drought Index from “extreme” levels to “moderate” levels. The city reminds citizens to continue to use extreme caution with recreational and cooking fires. For information on open burning in the city, visit the Cape Fire Depart-ment website at www.capecoral.net/fire and go to the “Life Safety” section.