(Decatur County, IN) – Decatur County elected and public safety officials have issued a countywide burn ban due to prolonged dry conditions.
County leaders say the lack of rainfall has dried vegetation to the point that it may easily combust and create a fire hazard that is a threat to public safety.
Anyone who violates the order will be subject to fines ranging from $200 to $1,000 plus court costs.
The burn ban is in effect until further notice and will be reviewed by county commissioners at their next meeting on October 7.
You can read the burn ban declaration below.
Burn Ban News Release 2024
