Franklin County Commissioners Issue Burn Ban

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:37 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The ban is due to a county-wide draught and high temperatures.

Shutterstock photo.

(Franklin County, Ind.) – Franklin County Commissioners have issued an emergency burn ban proclamation.

Due to a county-wide drought and high temperatures, a burn ban is in effect until further notice.

The following activities are prohibited:

Campfires and other recreational fires, unless enclosed in a fire ring.
Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood, or other combustible matter, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal or propane.
The burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including such debris that results from building construction activities.

Burning will be allowed in burn barrels with a ¼” mesh top from dawn to dusk only.

Charcoal from permitted grills shall not be removed from grills until the charcoal has been thoroughly extinguished.

In addition, residents are strongly encouraged to refrain from using aerial fireworks.

Events

True Crime: Donald Harvey
True Crime: Donald Harvey was an American serial killer who claimed to have murdered 87 people, though he has 37 confirmed victims.
May 21, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Curated Conversations for Curious Minds: Looking Back at Apollo & Forward to Artemis
In the summer, we celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing while looking forward to the prospect of a new lunar landing before the end of the decade.
May 21, 2026 at Hidden Valley Community Center
Story Time
Come to the library to enjoy story time with Ms. Karen! Participants will hear 2-3 books, sing songs, and do a fun craft while practicing early literacy skills.
May 21, 2026 at North Dearborn Library