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Ohio's fall burning restrictions go into effect on October 1 to reduce wildfire risk.

Open burning is banned from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October, November, March, April, and May.

Ohio experiences an average of 800 wildfires each year, burning thousands of acres.

Fall burning restrictions in Ohio go into effect starting October 1.

This time of year presents an increased risk of wildfires due to dry and windy weather conditions. Campfires and outdoor burnings are among the top causes of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service .

“Every year, wildfires start in Ohio because residents carelessly burn trash and debris,” said Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser in a statement . “We want to remind Ohioans that wildf

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