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Stephanie Wiechmann
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.

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Joe Russell
Our corner is rapidly turning dry brown and it's at a stage that it would burn.

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Stephanie Wiechmann
Commissioners said last Saturday's rain wasn't enough to alleviate dry conditions. The burn ban is in place until September 30th unless it's ended early by local fire chiefs. It bans campfires and other recreational fires unless enclosed in a fire ring and open burning of any kind, including timber, trash and dropping cigarettes or matches from a car. It also bans setting off fireworks.

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Stephanie Wiechmann
In Muncie. Stephanie Wiechmann, IPR news.