Kokomo, IN – Residents in Howard County will need to hold off on outdoor burning a little longer, as local fire officials have extended the countywide burn ban through Monday, October 27.
According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, fire chiefs reviewed current and forecasted conditions before deciding to continue the restriction. The move aims to prevent accidental fires as dry weather persists across much of north-central Indiana.
“Given the ongoing conditions, we’ve agreed to extend the county burn ban,” said Landen Bartley, Russiaville Fire Chief and President of the Howard County Fire Chiefs Association.
The ban prohibits most forms of open burning, including brush piles, campfires, and debris burning. Residents are urged to exercise caution and follow all local fire safety guidelines.
Officials recommend checking the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s burn ban map for updates or changes.
Community members are asked to report any unauthorized burns to local authorities to help reduce wildfire risks until conditions improve.
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