Burn ban issued in Dearborn County on Friday

Steven Harmeyer
Oct 3
1 min read

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) – Dearborn County Commissioners have issued a burn ban.

The decision was made due to the continued lack of rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. It will be in effect until further notice.

“It was felt that these conditions have dried vegetation to the point it may easily combust and thus become a fire hazard,” said Dearborn County EMA Director Jason Sullivan. “The fire chiefs in Dearborn County were asked their opinion and a vast majority is in favor of a burn ban.”

Open burning or brush fires are not allowed during the burn ban.

Campfires must be enclosed in a fire ring measuring at least 23 inches in diameter and 10 inches in height.

Any individual or entity found in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 but not more than $1,000, plus applicable court costs.

Franklin County Commissioners issued a burn ban on Thursday.