COLUMBUS, Ind. – Due to continuing moderate drought conditions in south-central Indiana, the Bartholomew County Commissioners signed an extension to the countywide Burn Ban on Monday morning, at the request of the county fire chiefs.
The one-week extension is in effect through Monday, September 30.
They will be evaluating any rainfall amounts received this week. Sufficient rain must be received to change the dry conditions enough to lift the ban.
That decision will be made on Monday, September 30, at the next commissioner’s meeting.
The following activities are still prohibited in Bartholomew County:
- campfires and other recreational fires
- open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood, or other combustible matter, except 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
Charcoal from permitted grills shall not be removed from the grills until the charcoal has been thoroughly extinguished.
