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While the Indiana State Fire Marshal does not declare local burn bans, the Fire Marshal supports local efforts to reduce the fire risk escalated by dry weather. County leaders consider several factors when making the decision to issue a burn ban.
We also declare that effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited in Parke County: I) campfires and other recreational fires, unless enclosed in a fire ring with dimensions of 23 inches in diameter X 6 inches high or larger.
Both Parke and Vigo counties have cited that camp and recreational fires are banned, along with open-burning (besides grills) or the burning of debris. The one difference being that burn...
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Another stretch of dry weather has led to another burn in the Wabash Valley. The Parke County Sheriff's Office said county commissioners reinstated a countywide burn ban for open burning on Monday. Outdoor fires need to be contained in a 23-inch fire ring.
We also declare that effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited in Parke County: campfires and other recreational fires, unless enclosed in a fire ring with dimensions of 23 inches in diameter X 6 inches high or larger;
The Parke County Board of Commissioners decided to reinstate the county’s burn ban after receiving advice from local fire chiefs regarding the dry conditions.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has compiled a listing of areas that are currently under burn bans. They can be viewed on the Statewide Burn Ban Status Map. To have a burn ban included on this listing, notify IDHS through the local county emergency management agency (EMA).
Alert. Burn bans are in effect for some Indiana counties that are part of the Hoosier National Forest. Check the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Statewide Burn Ban Status site for information on the current status of county burn bans before planning your visit.
Indiana’s open burning laws and rules make it illegal to burn trash and generally prohibit open burning in Indiana, except for exempt burning activities. Where exemptions apply, you must follow requirements and conditions in state rules and local ordinances.
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. Mon, November 4, 2024, 7:16 PM EST. Vigo County Commissioners are letting the burn ban expire Tuesday at noon, Commissioner Chris Switzer reported ...