INDIANAPOLIS – Due to dry weather conditions, more than 25 Indiana counties have put burn bans into effect to prevent the spread of fires, including Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, and Jennings counties.
Southern Indiana is experiencing moderate drought conditions, while much of the northern part of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, thus indicating a higher risk of the unintentional spread of a fire.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the State Fire Marshal keep an updated list of the burn bans which can be viewed on the Statewide Burn Ban Status Map. Burn bans can include outdoor burning, campfires, and open-flame activities.
County leaders consider several factors when deciding to issue a burn ban.
- Soil conditions
- Relative humidity
- Wind speeds
