Ohio, burn bans
Ohio burn ban: Can you grill? Here's what you can, can't do in Ohio's extreme drought
The open burn ban prohibits anyone sparking or maintaining an open fire to prevent wildfires across a number of Ohio counties.
Burn bans issued in parts of Greater Cincinnati as abnormally dry conditions persist
Outside of a small portion of Warren County, most of Greater Cincinnati is considered to be in a "severe" or "moderate" drought. While not listed in the fire marshal's list of impacted counties, a burn ban was ordered in Butler County by its own fire chiefs' association, according to a Facebook post from the city of Middletown.
Butler County issues open burn ban in several jurisdictions
The Butler County Fire Chiefs Association issued an open burn ban Friday evening. This makes Butler Co. the ninth county in the Miami Valley region to issue a ban. Included in this ban are open burning,
Warren County added to Ohio's open burn ban as drought conditions continue
Another Ohio county has joined the list of the state's burn bans. Due to prolonged drought conditions, the Ohio State Fire Marshall added the southwestern Ohio county to its open burn ban on Friday. Under the ban,
County officials impose burn ban in light of persistent dry conditions
Persistent dry conditions in St. Joseph County have increased the risk for fires to get out of hand. A burn ban went into effect Sept. 20.
Fayette County passes 30-day burn ban due to drought conditions
Fayette County is under a burn ban for the next 30 days due to drought conditions. The ban went into effect on Friday. The county will work with the state forester and local fire departments to enact the ban.
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Local Prescribed Burn Group Begins Its Mission
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Flash flood warning issued in Line Fire burn scars
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