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Burn Ban Now In Effect In Jefferson Co. Till Further Notice

Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6:07 AM

By Jefferson County Commissioners release

Fire Departments and Emergency Management will be monitoring the weather conditions and will lift the burn ban when conditions are favorable

The County Commissioners have issued a Burn Ban for all of Jefferson County, Indiana. The ban prohibits the following:


• Burning of grass, crops, woodlands, marshes or other similar areas
• Burning of leaves, debris, and trash/paper
• Campfires, bonfires or warming fires
• Open pit cooking and charcoal grilling
• Use of fireworks and welding

Jefferson Co. Burn Ban Order

The Fire Departments and Emergency Management will be monitoring the weather conditions and will lift the burn ban when conditions are favorable.

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