Delaware County under a ‘burn ban’ until the end of September

Delaware County is under a burn ban until the end of the month.  As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, the ban was passed by the Delaware County Commissioners.

Commissioners passed the ban in an emergency meeting, after hearing local fire chiefs were in favor of the ban.

The idea was first proposed at Monday’s regular meeting by Eaton farmer Joe Russell.

“Our corn is rapidly turning dry brown, and it’s at a stage that it would burn.”

Commissioners said last Saturday’s rain wasn’t enough to alleviate dry conditions.

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The burn ban is in place until September 30, unless it’s ended early by local fire chiefs.

It bans campfires and other recreational fires, unless enclosed in a fire ring.  It bans open burning of any kind, including timber, trash, and dropping cigarette or matches from a car.  It also bans setting off fireworks.

Stephanie Wiechmann is our Managing Editor and “All Things Considered” Host.  Contact her at slwiechmann@bsu.edu.