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Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 :: 12:11 p.m. EDT

Alert

BURN BAN

HIGH FIRE DANGER IN SOUTHEAST OHIO TODAY. The wildfire danger is high today for southeast Ohio, with very dry conditions expected this afternoon. Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be very careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment or smoking in wildland areas. Ohio state law prohibits burning from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Instructions:

DO NOT BURN

Address/Location
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
350 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-286-6464

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Severe Weather Warning

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