DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. —

Dearborn County in Indiana has announced a burn ban, citing specific climate conditions.

In a press release, the county's Board of Commissioners announced that a countywide burn ban is in effect immediately. According to the release, the BOC voted to enact the ban based on a lack of rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. Advertisement

Due to the ban, using consumer fireworks is prohibited, along with open burning of any kind of debris (such as timber or vegetation), and lighting any kind of recreational campfire, unless the fire is within a fire ring measuring at least 23 inches in diameter and 10 inches in height.

Additionally, open burning of combustible materials is forbidden, but residents can continue to use charcoal or gas cooking grills. Charcoa

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