Venice FL Fire Rescue

🚒 A group of students from Classical Conversations of Venice Homeschool Community toured the Venice Museum & Archives on Tuesday, then came by the Old Betsy Museum to check out the City's 1926 American LaFrance firetruck!

Photos provided by Earl Midlam

2:20 PM UPDATE: The fire is 80% contained. No additional evacuations are expected.
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WHERE'S THE FIRE? 🔥 Venice Fire Rescue is assisting the Sarasota County Fire Department and other area fire agencies with a brush fire in the Stoneybrook community near River and Center roads. As a precaution, homes in the Granite Woods Loop area were evacuated. 👀 Although the blaze is not in Venice City limits, residents will smell smoke and see ash from this fire southeast of us due to a low-pressure weather system.

Thank you, The Salvation Army of Sarasota County 🥰

🌀 Today marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season! As you navigate the road to being prepared, make sure you plan for each stop below!

1. Know Your Zone, Know Your Home
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3. Build a Disaster Supply Kit
4. If You’re Halfway Full, You're Halfway There
5. You Only Need to Evacuate Tens of Miles, Not Hundreds

Visit FloridaDisaster.org for more

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling, but grills placed too close to structures, trees, or other combustible materials can quickly become a fire hazard. Hot surfaces, open flames, and grease buildup can also cause serious burn injuries. With a few simple precautions, you can help keep your Memorial Day weekend safe.

🚫 Please note: The recreational burn ban issued April 19, 2026 remains in effect and prohibits open cooking pits and similar open burning activities.

🔥 Grilling Safety Tips:
• Check propane tanks and connections for leaks before use
• Clean grease and fat buildup from grills and drip trays
• Keep grills away from homes, railings, trees, and overhangs
• Always open the gas grill lid before lighting
• Keep children and pets at least 3 feet from the grill area
• Only use approved charcoal starter fluid — never add flammable liquids to an active fire
• Allow coals to cool completely before disposal in a metal container
• Never leave a grill unattended while in use

Learn more about grilling safety:

National Fire Protection Association 61 likes, 4 comments. "Learn Some Grilling Safety Tips from NFPA"

☀️ Before You Leave the Dock… Check These Off ✔️

🚤 Fuel up
🦺 Life jackets for everyone onboard
📱 Fully charged phone or radio
🌦 Check the weather forecast
🧭 Share your float plan with someone on shore
⚓ Safety gear onboard and easy to reach
🍹 Water first — save alcohol for shore
🐬 Respect wildlife and no-wake zones
👀 Keep a sharp lookout at all times
🧼 Don’t forget sunscreen and hydration

A safe day on the water is the best kind of day.
Happy !