According to Sarasota County Emergency Services, Battalion Chief Greg Earl of the Sarasota County Fire Department joined ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB to share information about current dry conditions, the burn ban in effect, and what residents can do to protect their homes from wildfire.

Greg Earl is Battalion Chief with the Sarasota County Fire Department.

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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