WBIW.com News - local

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Jackson County Under Burn Ban

Last updated on Monday, November 21, 2016

(SEYMOUR) - On Friday, the Jackson county commissioners issued an emergency proclamation for the burn ban because of the current drought conditions in the county.

Emergency proclamations are issued when a state of emergency exists in the county and there is a threat of a natural disaster. In this case, it's countywide drought conditions.

The commissioners find the county to be at risk of widespread fire hazards because of the drought, according to the proclamation.

Under the burn ban, certain activities are prohibited as a public safety response to the fire hazards.

Following Indiana Code, these activities aren't allowed in Jackson County during the burn ban:

According to the weather station at Brownstown Central High School, the area has received only 0.11 inches of rain this month.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to go back to previous page