Full Notification

Wayne County Commissioners are allowing the ban on open burning to expire for all Wayne County fire protection areas.  The Wayne County Commissioner’s and local fire officials urge continued caution and to continue to follow state/local burning rules.

Wayne County issued the burn ban on September 25th due to dry conditions that posed a significant risk for rapid fire spread. While recent rains have not diminished the dry conditions, they have helped to restore moisture to grass and other vegetation that has reduced the risk of uncontrollable fire spread. All fire officials express their appreciation to the citizens of Wayne County for your cooperation and assistance during the burn ban.

Since the dry conditions continue to impact the region, Wayne County officials urge continued caution with all fires. If you must burn, follow state and local burning regulations (Indiana’s open burning regulations are summarized below).  As the dry conditions continue, new burn bans may become necessary. The fire officials and other local officials will continue to monitor the situation and implement additional burn bans if hazardous conditions return.

INDIANA OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS
Indiana’s complete rules for open burning can be found at https://www.in.gov/idem/openburning/#:~:text=Open%20Burning%20in%20Indiana&text=Pollution%20from%20open%20burning%20is,except%20for%20exempt%20burning%20activities