Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 34°
Listen Live

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Ripley County Issues Burn Ban

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:44 AM

By Travis Thayer X @eagle993

Most of Indiana's southern counties are under a burn ban amid dry conditions.

Shutterstock photo.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – Ripley County has issued a burn ban, joining surrounding counties of Dearborn, Ohio, Franklin, and Switzerland counties.

Open fires are prohibited due to ongoing drought conditions increasing fire hazards throughout the county.

Only enclosed fires, grilling, and campfires in a designated fire ring or pit are permitted.

Residents are urged to use caution and refrain from leaving fire sources unattended.

You can check county burn ban statuses at DHS: Statewide Burn Ban Status (in.gov).

Share

More from Local News

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board
Crunch Time
Area Jobs

Events

Short-Term Closure Planned on State Road 56 in Ohio County

The work is scheduled to start on or after Friday, December 12.

ISP: Greensburg Methamphetamine Distribution Ring Disrupted

Four suspects were arrested.

Bobcat Trapping Season Reaches Quota, Closes Early

The bobcat trapping season was scheduled to run through January 31.

Ballart Named to Top 50 All-State Team, 11 More SEI Stars Earn All-State Honors

The IFCA has released their 2025 All-State Teams.

Local Sports Report - December 5-6, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - December 4, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Diamond Rio - Love A Little Stronger

Parker McCollum Handle on You 10:23
John Conlee Lady Lay Down 10:19
Jason Aldean Hicktown 10:16
Megan Moroney Beautiful Things 10:12