Wayne County, Ind. bans open burning

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WDTN) - The Wayne County, Indiana Commissioners have declared an emergency order temporarily prohibiting open burning within Wayne County due to the existence of drought conditions. This emergency is in effect until rescinded by the board of commissioners, with review every seven days.

The following activities, effective immediately are prohibited in Wayne County:

• Campfires, other recreational fires and ceremonial fires
• Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood, or other combustible matter, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane
• The burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including such debris that results from building construction activities
• The use of burn barrels for any open burning at residential structures
• The discarding of matches, ashes or other burning materials from a vehicle
• The use or discharge of any aerial firework devices

This order shall not prohibit the use of gas or charcoal grills used solely for the preparation of food; fires within fireplaces; or fires within incinerators permitted by state law as long as all such fires are closely attended while burning and properly extinguished. Charcoal from permitted grills shall not be removed from the grills until the charcoal has been thoroughly extinguished.