Franklin County Burn Ban Rescinded

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners have canceled the burn ban, which was issued two and a half weeks ago.

Commissioners determined that the county received enough significant rain over the weekend to rescind the order.

Original story published June 20, 2024 — 

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners have issued a burn ban until further notice.

Commissioners say they put the countywide order in place due to the heat, dry conditions and a lack of significant rain in the forecast until next week.

You’re urged to refrain from open burning outdoors due to the risk of widespread fire hazards.