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State burn ban lifting on Sunday, could aid Irma cleanup
Gainesville and Hall County reopen permitting
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A burn ban in Hall County was lifted on Oct. 1. - photo by Nick Bowman
The five-month burn ban in Hall County and Gainesville is lifting on Sunday. Fire departments of both areas are opening their burn permit systems and reminding residents to call for a permit before they begin burning debris. And there is a lot of debris to burn.