Rensselaer, IN – Residents across Jasper County will remain under a county-wide burn ban for another week after local officials extended the emergency order Friday morning.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the Board of Commissioners voted on October 31st, 2025, to extend the existing burn ban—first issued on October 3rd—through Friday, November 7th, 2025. The decision followed requests from area fire chiefs who cited ongoing dry conditions and elevated fire risks across the region.
The ban prohibits all open burning activities, including brush fires, bonfires, and the use of burn barrels. County officials emphasized that the restrictions remain necessary to prevent accidental wildfires and reduce strain on local fire departments.
Fire departments across Jasper County, including Wheatfield and Rensselaer, have reported multiple small grass fires in recent weeks, many caused by illegal burning or unattended outdoor flames. Residents are urged to use caution and comply with the order until conditions improve.
Authorities noted that weather patterns will be reassessed next week to determine whether the ban can be lifted or extended again.
Anyone violating the county-wide burn ban may face fines or legal penalties, officials warned.
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