The exterior of Bartholomew County Courthouse in Columbus, Ind., pictured, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Mike Wolanin | The Republic
11:27 A.M. UPDATE
The Bartholomew County Commissioners signed a county-wide burn ban Monday morning at the request of the county’s fire chiefs, effective immediately and continuing through Sept. 22.
Due to moderate drought conditions, and lack of rain in the forecast, it is anticipated the ban will be extended on Monday, Sept. 23rd.
Effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited in Bartholomew County:
1. Campfires and other recreational fires;
2. Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood, or other combustible matter, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane;
3. The burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including such debris that results from building construction activities; and
4. 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.
ORIGINAL STORY
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Commissioners have ordered a burn ban for the next seven days for the county due to the drought conditions locally.
The burn ban was requested by Bartholomew County Emergency Management.
This story will be updated.
