OOLITIC – The Oolitic Fire Department Chief and Oolitic Town Council have declared a ban on all open outside burning, effective immediately with absolutely no exceptions.
This ban is supported and will be enforced by Ordinance 93.65 of the Oolitic Town Code.
A burn ban is declared for the jurisdiction of the Town of Oolitic.
Burn bans can be issued at any time in accordance with the 2014 Indiana Fire Code, Section 307.1.1 by the Town Council, the Chief of the Fire Department or acting Chief or his or her designee or the Town Marshal or his or her designee if such open burning constitutes a hazardous condition and is considered high risk.
Enforcement and penalties associated with this Burn Ban are defined in Chapter 93: Section 99.
A burn ban dictates:
- No open burning of any kind, absolutely no exceptions
- No campfires / recreational fires of any kind, absolutely no exceptions
- Fireworks are limited to public display and if only then approved by the Chief of the Fire Department or acting Chief or his or her designee
- All ashes from woodstoves and fireplaces are to be stored in an appropriate container so as to ensure no hot coals or embers could reignite causing fires
- Only gas and charcoal grills will be permitted to be used during this time and charcoals must be submerged and verified to be no longer able to produce fire before disposal
Please report any violations to the Oolitic Town Hall at 812-275-6813 or the Marshal’s Office at 812-275-5523.
Questions or issues with this order need to be directed to the Fire Chief and or the Oolitic Town Council.
