Marion County announces burn ban - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Marion County announces burn ban

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INDIANAPOLIS -

The Indianapolis Fire Department has issued a burn ban for Marion County.

"A significant fire hazard remains in all areas subject to this order due to persistently dry environmental conditions and the absence of significant rainfall in the weather forecast," IFD Chief Brian Sanford wrote in a release. "The risk of fire constitutes a hazardous condition requiring heightened vigilance and caution."

The ban prohibits open burning in all cities, towns and townships in Marion County. Seventy-two of Indiana's 92 counties are currently under a burn ban.

The ban will remain in place until the fire department determines conditions are no longer hazardous for open burning.

Those who violate the ban could face fines and other penalties.

See all burn bans here.

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